IT Vendor and Spend Analyst
Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as an IT Vendor and Spend Analyst can change yours.
An IT Vendor and Spend Analyst executes and improves the end-to-end IT purchasing cycle - from requisition intake and purchase order generation through invoice validation, three-way match, and payment resolution. This role partners with IT teams, Corporate Procurement, Accounts Payable, and IT vendors to ensure purchases are properly coded, contracts and renewals are tracked, and IT spend is reported accurately. Critical for success are strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and professional oral and written communication.
What you'll do:
Process IT purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders, ensuring accurate coding to the correct spend category, commodity code, and department.
Complete three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices; research and resolve pricing, quantity, and billing discrepancies with vendors and Accounts Payable.
Manage IT invoice intake and approval routing to support timely, accurate payment and correct period recognition.
Set up and maintain vendor records and support onboarding requirements in partnership with Corporate Procurement.
Track IT contracts and subscription renewals against internal requirements, monitoring renewal dates, terms, and true-up obligations.
Build and maintain IT spend, purchase trend, and accrual reporting; respond to internal requests for analysis.
Support continuous cost improvement by identifying duplicate, underutilized, or off-contract spend.
Maintain process documentation and ensure purchasing SOPs are followed across IT.
Why Michels?
We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
We are family owned and operated
We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.
Why you?
You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
You relish new challenges and evolving technology
You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
You have strong communication skills
You deliver exemplary customer service through interactions with others
What it takes:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5-8 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination
Proficient with purchasing, purchase order generation, asset tracking and purchasing software
Knowledge and/or experience with contract review and renewals
Experience using report writing tools
Experience with ERP or stand-along financial systems solutions (desired)
AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability