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Business Analyst Lead – Procurement Services Division

Drive transformative change at a world-class institution as Purdue University’s next Business Analyst Lead in the Procurement Services Division. In this leadership role, you will strategically develop, implement, and manage the overall systems strategy that supports the University’s procurement operations—advancing both daily efficiency and long-term innovation.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the strategy for all systems under Procurement Services’ authority, ensuring alignment with University goals
• Gather, analyze, and interpret data to optimize systems for both short- and long-term projects
• Partner closely with leadership, ITaP, and Training teams to design, implement, and enhance systems, processes, and training programs
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of current systems to identify opportunities for improvement and modernization
• Re-engineer business processes and integrate systems to maximize operational impact, presenting clear recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Coach, guide, and review the work of two talented team members, fostering growth and a culture of innovation
• Serve as a change leader—championing improvements and ensuring seamless transitions across the division

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in strategic system analysis, design, and implementation
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and guiding team members
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, data-driven decision-making, and process improvement methodologies
• Ability to lead change initiatives with confidence and clarity in a complex environment

Why Purdue?

At Purdue, you’ll work within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your expertise helps shape the systems that support the University’s mission. We believe in empowering our people with autonomy, professional growth opportunities, and the ability to make meaningful impact. Here, you are not only part of a leading public research university—you are helping to drive excellence that benefits students, faculty, and our wider community.

This position offers competitive compensation, an excellent benefits package, and access to Purdue’s robust learning and professional development resources—because when you succeed, Purdue succeeds.

This is a remote position, however, some on and off campus meetings will be required throughout the year. 

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Management, System Management, Information Systems, Project Management, Finance or Supply Chain Management
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in the field
  • Experience analyzing data to support projects and initiatives with fact-based conclusions
  • Experience with managing and implementing projects with various stakeholders
  • Experience/working knowledge with IT commodities and creative, cost savings initiatives are a plus

Preferred:

• experience with:
  • project management and various management tools 
  • eProcurement solutions and tools

Skills Needed:

• Strong analytical skills- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, in particular the data analysis functions of Excel and ability to generate a management summary of data
• Excellent technical skills and enthusiasm to improve those skills
• Attention to detail and organization skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Project Management skills
• Teamwork/Team building skills
• Demonstrated ability in leadership and management
• Drive for innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills- presentation skills when relaying pertinent data to an audience of various backgrounds
• Persuasiveness and ability to drive results while overcoming resistance
• Ability to:
  • create great working relationships with all levels of staff and across multiple disciplines
  • prioritize personal work tasks and work independently

Preferred

• Knowledge of Ariba, Concur or other Purchasing/Procurement systems

Additional Information:

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility:  Immediate Defined Contribution by the university   
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Career Stream

Professional 4

• Pay Band S075
• Job Code #20003854

Career pathmaker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

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