IT Purchasing Analyst

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

Purchasing Analyst
contract management
compliance
contract analysis
forecasts
compliance reporting
cloud services
cybersecurity

Job Details

Job: IT Purchasing Analyst Location: Hybrid - 2 Days Onsite in Chicago Project Start: 10/13 - flexible Project Duration: 4/11/2026 - may convert FTE

Requirements:
- Candidates MUST be local to Chicago
- Strong Experience in IT contract management and compliance
- Strong analytical skills for contract analysis and reporting
- Ability to develop forecasts and management reports
- Familiarity with audit processes and compliance reporting

Preferred:
- Experience working with IT, finance, procurement, audit, and legal teams
- Knowledge of cost-saving strategies and contract optimizations
- Skills in educating stakeholders on compliance requirements

notes:

Job Description
We are looking for an IT Purchasing Analyst to assist with IT Contract management as part of the application support team. This position is a full-time contract and will be a hybrid work schedule.

What You ll Do
Analyze IT-related contracts, including software licenses, cloud services, cybersecurity agreements, and hardware procurements
Keep track of contract orders, invoices, payments for a running total of contract activity
Develop forecasts and management reports to flag utilization, expenditure, or compliance issues
Evaluate adherence to contractual terms through audits, reviews, and data analysis
Prepare comprehensive compliance reports detailing findings, recommendations, and action plans
Provide reports and assistance to IT contract managers in budget planning
Contribute to the development and implementation of IT contract compliance policies
Educate stakeholders on IT contract compliance requirements and best practices
Identify opportunities to improve IT contract management processes
Assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities and recommending contract optimizations
Support budgeting efforts by providing insights into IT contract expenditures
Ensure adherence to internal financial policies and industry compliance standards
Act as a liaison between IT, finance, procurement, audit, and legal teams
Support audit requests related to IT contracts
Communicate audit findings to stakeholders
Maintain a centralized database of IT contracts
Work with Procurement to ensure timely renewals and amendments
Prepare audit reports and provide updates for improvement
Review IT vendor contracts to ensure adherence to terms, conditions, and regulatory requirements
Conduct periodic audits to assess contract compliance and SLA fulfillment

What You'll Need

Required:
Strong Experience in IT contract management and compliance
Strong analytical skills for contract analysis and reporting
Ability to develop forecasts and management reports
Familiarity with audit processes and compliance reporting

Preferred:
Experience working with IT, finance, procurement, audit, and legal teams
Knowledge of cost-saving strategies and contract optimizations
Skills in educating stakeholders on compliance requirements

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