Purchasing Analyst

Job Description
Summary and Scope of Position:
The Purchasing Analyst (PA) is responsible for the creation and routing of Purchase Orders. The PA will also approve workflow of the vendor invoice for vendor payments.
Responsibilities:
Receive purchase order requests sent to group email
Create purchase orders in SAP system,
Match vendor invoices to purchase orders in Altair
Investigate invoice discrepancies; check shipping and freight backup
Check bank details, tax if applicable, postings, and documents for correct data entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper coding
After audit of invoices, ensure authorizations are received from Agency through routing of invoices through Query in the Process Director.
Approve invoices for payment and ensure receipt from vendors
Work with vendors to ensure invoicing requirements are met
Review and follow up on all open PO's with past due delivery dates
Other/General
Liaison between BI Billing Team and Account Team relative to the purchasing, payment processes, jobs need to be researched to make sure PO is being set up correctly (billable/non-billable)
Process owner for accounts payable documents, system monitoring and reporting
Work as a Team to prioritize requests
Help gather reports and identifying errors
Identify opportunities for process improvements; and will escalate issues
Help with client audits and compilation and review of documents