Procurement AnalystChicago, Illinois, United States$ 28.00 - 29.00 (US Dollar)Procurement analyst needs 2 years experienceProcurement analyst requires:HybridBasic knowledge of accounting principles and accounts payable practices/techniquesBachelor's degree required, preferably in accounting or business administration ExperienceA minimum of two years business experience required Proficient in Microsoft ExcelExperience in a customer service environment requiredPrevious experience in a higher education institutionFamiliarity with administrative processes, procedures, and systems within a university settingPrior experience as a functional user with an ERP system, preferably Oracle Fusion Demonstrated ability to use analytical techniques to reconcile financial data and review and process financial documentsProficiency in the use of spreadsheet and database softwareShown intermediate to advanced proficiency in the use of Excel (vlookup, pivot tables, etc) and other database softwares (i.e. Cognos, Tableau, Oracle, etc.) Openness to change, adapts, and works effectively in a variety of situations, individuals or groups is preferred Technical Knowledge or SkillsExperience working with Microsoft Excel, Word, and databases requiredProcurement analyst duties:Research the vendors to verify their credibility and ability to provide what is promisedKeep abreast of data resulting from the vendor relationship to make sure it is worth maintaining in its present form or at all