Business Operations Analyst
Posted 1 week ago by IDR, Inc.
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote or Hybrid in Austin, Texas
Summary: We are seeking an experienced Business Operations Analyst to provide support in vendor management, procurement operations, financial analysis, and business process improvement initiatives. The role involves operational support, reporting, cost analysis, contract administration, and vendor oversight across multiple business units. This position is fully remote, allowing for flexibility in work arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform operational analysis and develop recommendations to support business initiatives
- Manage vendor and contract-related activities
- Conduct financial analysis, payment reconciliation, and cost tracking
- Develop reporting, dashboards, performance metrics, and business presentations
- Support procurement processes and vendor governance activities
- Identify process improvements, cost-saving opportunities, and operational efficiencies
Key Skills:
- 4+ years of experience with cost-benefit analysis, TCO modeling, and business analytics
- Experience within utilities, energy, oil & gas, telecommunications, or other regulated industries
- Experience analyzing data and developing reports, dashboards, spreadsheets, graphs, and business recommendations
- 2+ years of procurement lifecycle experience (vendor onboarding, purchase orders, contract administration, invoice management)
- 3+ years of financial systems, budgeting, payment reconciliation, and invoice tracking experience
- Experience supporting vendor management and supplier relationships
- Knowledge of contract negotiation tactics, contract administration, and vendor agreements
- Strong Excel skills and experience with reporting/BI tools
- Utility, retail energy, electric, natural gas, or customer operations experience
- Experience with SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Ariba, or similar procurement/financial systems
Salary (Rate): £45
City: Austin
Country: United States
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
We are seeking an experienced Business Operations Analyst to support vendor management, procurement operations, financial analysis, and business process improvement initiatives. This individual will provide operational support, reporting, cost analysis, contract administration, and vendor oversight across multiple business units.
*This role is Fully Remote*
Desired Experience:
- 4+ years of experience with cost-benefit analysis, TCO modeling, and business analytics
- Experience within utilities, energy, oil & gas, telecommunications, or other regulated industries
- Experience analyzing data and developing reports, dashboards, spreadsheets, graphs, and business recommendations
- 2+ years of procurement lifecycle experience (vendor onboarding, purchase orders, contract administration, invoice management)
- 3+ years of financial systems, budgeting, payment reconciliation, and invoice tracking experience
- Experience supporting vendor management and supplier relationships
- Knowledge of contract negotiation tactics, contract administration, and vendor agreements
- Strong Excel skills and experience with reporting/BI tools
- Utility, retail energy, electric, natural gas, or customer operations experience
- Experience with SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Ariba, or similar procurement/financial systems
Responsibilities:
- Perform operational analysis and develop recommendations to support business initiatives
- Manage vendor and contract-related activities
- Conduct financial analysis, payment reconciliation, and cost tracking
- Develop reporting, dashboards, performance metrics, and business presentations
- Support procurement processes and vendor governance activities
- Identify process improvements, cost-saving opportunities, and operational efficiencies
Strong preference for candidates with experience in utilities, energy, oil & gas, or other highly regulated industries.