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What You’ll Be Doing:
Job Summary
The Senior Analyst, IT Vendor Management is responsible for managing the intake, prioritization, approval, requisitioning, and accounting of all Product & Technology procurement requests (also known as Procure to Pay (P2P) or Req to Check Process). This role plays a critical part in ensuring timely and compliant procurement processes, supporting Finance, FP&A, Accounting, Accounts Payable and Procurement teams. This individual will also assist IT Vendor Management Lead and/or Principal with special assignments and projects. This position requires a detail-oriented, organized professional with experience in reviewing vendor contracts for risk, collaborating across departments, and managing multiple procurement workflows simultaneously.
Essential Functions
- Monitors and manage incoming procurement requests through completion.
- Follows up with owners/approvers on aging tasks and status of pending requests.
- Submits requisitions and track approvals until purchase orders have been created and issued to vendors.
- Updates Finance spreadsheets with request details for tracking.
- Ensures Procurement workflow is complete from requisition to payment and open requests are properly closed.
- Completes all assigned tasks in a timely manner and proactively communicates updates with stakeholders frequently.
- Supports IT Vendor Management Lead and/or Principal with vendor/internal communication, contract renewal/tracking, and other duties as assigned.
- Escalates questions/concerns to Lead or Principal.
- Collaborates with the FP&A team by maintaining and providing the status of all requests/orders in the "Req to Check" process to facilitate monthly accruals.
Required Qualifications
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)
- 1-2 years of procurement and/or accounting experience, ideally in IT or Technology.
- 1-2 years of experience with Workday or similar ERP/HCM
- 1-2 years of exposure to reviewing vendor contracts and understanding key terms and conditions.
- Exposure to end-to-end procurement processes and related documentation (quotes, contracts, invoices)
- Ability to learn and use new technology and adapt to changes in the environment.
- Proficiency in managing multiple projects/tasks/deadlines simultaneously while adhering to deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in contracts, orders, and procurement processes while enforcing compliance with organizational policies.
- Takes initiative to solve problems, seek understanding, and make decisions in an ambiguous environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Workday Procurement module
- Healthcare and/or Technology background
- 2 or more years of procurement, vendor management, and/or accounting/finance experience.
- Looks for opportunities to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
- Proactively identifies bottlenecks and recommends enhancements to tools or processes.
- Skilled at managing expectations and building relationships across departments.
- Can diplomatically push for updates or escalate when needed.
- Understands how to spot red flags in vendor agreements and escalate appropriately.
- Familiarity with legal and compliance considerations in vendor relationships.
Preferred Education
- Bachelor’s degree in business or finance
- 5-8 years of work experience in equivalent field.
Mandatory Requirements:
Employees must have a high-speed broadband internet connection with a minimum speed of
50 Mbps
and the ability to set up a wired connection to their home network to ensure effective remote work. These requirements may be updated as needed by the business.
Evolent Health is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status
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