Excellent Remote Job opportunity.

Position: Purchasing Analyst (Remote)

Location: Milwaukee, WI, 53226...

Duration: 2-3 Months (Contract to Hire)

Pay: $20/hr

Requirements
? Leverage multiple data sources to build consolidated software inventories.
? Experience with Excel and SmartSheets; familiar with Excel functions VLOOKUP, INDEX, IFERROR; creating pivot tables.
? Assist and own data reconciliation based on guidance provided.
? Track financial spend; investigate and report on variances as it relates to software spend
? Assist Financial Lead with maintaining financial forecast as it relates to software spend, covering monthly, quarterly and full year views.
? Assist Software Asset Management team with PO creation and receipting.
? Connect with end user community to collect details and validated software utilization; includes communicating and responding to emails or connecting over MS Teams with software owners to discuss details.
? Attend daily/weekly stand-up calls and provide progress updates.
? Run various reports on software spend based on parameters provided.
? Top 2 skills: 1) finance as it relates to software purchasing and 2) advanced skillset in Excel and SmartSheets.

Description ? Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. ? Responsible for buying goods and services for use by their company or organisation. ? Exercises moderate independent judgment with direction from supervisor. ? Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel. ? Major Job Duties and Responsibilities: Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, and other relevant factors. ? Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts. ? Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services. ? Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods.

Education/Experience
? Bachelor's degree in a financial discipline - preferred. 3-5 years of finance-related experience required.

Skills And Competencies
? Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills and interpersonal skills.
? Ability to analyse financial reports, price proposals and other technical data.
? Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.
? Ability to predict consumer buying patterns.
? Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing.
? Knowledge of supply chain management

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