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Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented Contract Audit & Valuation Analyst to join our Purchasing & Supply Chain organization. In this role, you will play a key lead role in root cause analysis, risk mitigation, and end-to-end process evaluation for global purchasing contracts. You will be responsible for proactively identifying supplier contract discrepancies, collaborating with supply chain stakeholders to recover overpayments, and ensuring systems are updated to reflect accurate contract pricing.

Key Responsibilities Contract Analysis & Auditing:

Review and analyze contract reports to identify contract errors, pricing discrepancies, and potential cost-saving opportunities.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Collaborate with buyers, procurement leaders, and key stakeholders to present audit findings and review results.

Negotiation & Recovery:

Support purchasing teams in supplier negotiations and drive the closure of open audits to recover overpayments within specified timelines.

Performance Tracking:

Consistently meet or exceed key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational targets, including touch rate, case aging, and total cost recoveries.

Reporting & Special Projects:

Prepare high-quality deliverables, conduct special studies at leadership request, and lead process improvement initiatives.

Team Development:

Support onboarding and training for new team members.

Qualifications & Requirements Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.

Technical Skills:

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required (including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, conditional formatting, and working with complex reporting data).

Analytical Thinking:

Exceptional problem-solving, critical thinking, and data analysis skills with a focus on finding creative solutions to improve processes.

Execution & Autonomy:

Strong ability to work independently with minimal direction, prioritize assignments, and multitask under strict time constraints without compromising quality.

Communication:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present audit findings clearly to leadership and internal partners.

Adaptability:

Fast learner with a commitment to continuous self-improvement and technical skill development.