Billing/procurement Analyst

**Billing/Procurement Analyst** - Apogee IT Services, Toronto, Canada.

At _Apogee IT Services,_ you can be part of a dynamic and collaborative organization committed to aim high and expect more.

Are you someone who enjoys establishing and maintaining strong partnerships along the supply chain network?

The **Billing/Procurement Analyst** is responsible for researching complex billing issues, identifying and analyzing trends and generating various billing reports. Their duties involve sourcing and vetting vendors, negotiating contracts and presenting deals to decision makers. The **Billing/Procurement Analyst** is responsible for customer invoicing and will play a key role in supply chain management serving as a liaison between Apogee ITS and our vendors. They must be proficient in account reconciliation, inventory management, sourcing of equipment, collections and performing analysis of contracts and invoices to ensure compliance.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Understanding the needs of the employer, communicating these needs with potential vendors, choosing the best vendors, closing deals and negotiating optimal pricing and terms for the company.
- Documenting the costs for all vendors, generating monthly cost reports to present to stakeholders, documenting the communication cycle with potential vendor leads using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.
- Inventory management - develop proper procedures for collecting data, providing records management and controlling budgets. Ensure transparency, compliance, and accountability within the company.
- Running complex billing and exception reports, investigating and resolving discrepancies, and recommending process improvements based on this work.
- Analyzing billing for trends and possible issues on a regular basis, running reports including measurement reports, preparing reconciliations on a regular basis.
- Collecting payments on overdue accounts, contacting clients to make collection arrangements. Professional handling of client inquiries, (including providing detailed client reconciliations and statements as required and resolving payment disputes.)
- Working on or assisting with special projects, as needed, which require data extraction, analysis, and reporting of results.
- Processing sales order deposits as needed.
- Ensuring all data is correct and updated in ConnectWise configuration tab/renewals.
- Sourcing equipment for the Client Executive team as needed.
- Performing other related duties, as needed, including leading projects, training or team meetings.

**KEY SKILLS**:

- Demonstrates a working knowledge of **Microsoft Office suite**.
- **Advanced** **Analytical Skills**: to compare vendors based on a variety of factors and making a decision that best benefits employer.
- **Written and Verbal Communication Skills**: to write the final contract used for vendors.
- **Exceptional Negotiation Skills**: to get the best terms possible from vendors. This involves having a deep understanding of employer’s goals and budget.
- **Decision Making Skills**: making informed and educated decisions on whether or not to purchase from a particular vendor.
- **Collaborative Skills**: ability to work with multiple departments within an organization to understand their needs.
- Proficiency in electronic procurement and analytical software.
- In-depth business management, supply chain, and strategic sourcing knowledge.
- **Apogee IT Services Canada provided the following inclusive hiring information**:_
- We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status._
- Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**COVID-19 considerations**:

- Temporarily a hybrid role. Must be double vaccinated. Proof will be required on offer._

**Salary**: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Temporarily a hybrid role. Must be double vaccinated. Proof will be required on offer.

**Experience**:

- purchasing/billing: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in NORTH YORK, ON