IT Business Analyst

When you join the team, you contribute to a better tomorrow. You will play a role in powering many of the world’s largest and most critical industries, from healthcare to automotive manufacturing to communications to transportation and electronics. We are putting innovation to work to improve people’s lives and we want you to be a part of it. We are seeking a proactive and strategic Business Analyst II to join the team, focusing on vendor and partner management for a leading automotive client. As part of a department pillar dedicated to optimizing vendor relationships, you will be instrumental in managing, overseeing, and enhancing vendor performance. Position: IT Business Analyst Pay Rate: $50 to $56 per hour plus overtime. Optional healthcare, dental, and 401(k) plans for contract employees. We pay for half of the premiums of health‑insurance plans for contract employees. Spouse/children extra. Position Type: 12‑month contract (high chance of renewal every 12 months). Target Start Date: 12/01/2024 Location: Greenville, SC (10% or less travel required). On‑site Requirement: 100% onsite during onboarding, followed by a minimum of two days onsite weekly. Citizenship: US Citizens or Green Card holders. Minimum Experience: Five years of proven relevant professional experience. Job Description Key Responsibilities: Act as the primary liaison with vendors, supporting innovation initiatives and engaging in pilot programs. Oversee the performance of 20+ suppliers, fostering productive partnerships to ensure alignment with company standards. Collaborate closely with colleagues from headquarters to bring governance practices to the region, ensuring vendor performance meets or exceeds KPIs and customizing practices to suit local needs while driving adherence to global standards. Enter purchase‑order requests, track budgets, and support the financial aspects of vendor management. Utilize Excel and Power BI to generate insightful reports, providing data‑driven insights to stakeholders. Engage with a strategic and project‑oriented mindset to adapt existing headquarters’ processes for regional application. Refine or create new processes to optimize vendor management. Ideal Candidate Profile: Analytical and strategic mindset: capable of gathering and analyzing requirements, and providing strategic insights to enhance vendor management. Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and ideally Power BI, with the ability to present findings and recommendations clearly to internal and external stakeholders. Adaptable and eager to learn: a positive attitude and openness to new learning experiences. Qualifications Education & Experience Associate’s degree in Mathematics, Business, Statistics, Economics, Life Sciences, or related disciplines; a minimum of five years of proven experience in business process analysis, reengineering, and improvement; or a combination of project management and business‑case development experience. BA or BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Science, Business, or equivalent of four years of experience in an IT application or infrastructure role. 3+ years of experience with IT governance and the system development life cycle. 3+ years of experience planning, analyzing, testing, and designing IT solutions. 3+ years of project leadership or system responsibility experience in an IT environment. 3+ years of systems analysis experience. 3+ years of experience working in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment. 5+ years of planning, analysis, and design of IT solutions. 5+ years of project management experience. 3+ years of knowledge of IT governance and system development life cycle. 3+ years of knowledge of business, preferably in the area of assigned responsibility. Basic knowledge of database, operating systems, and relevant IT infrastructure. Training in systems used in the area of responsibility (preferred). Project Management training (preferred). Preferred Qualifications SAP experience (purchase‑order familiarity) is a plus; training will be provided if needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr AllTech Systems, Inc.