IT Vendor Management Data Analyst – HYBRID 6M->PERM (1761) 65/hr

Direct IT Recruiting Inc.; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm in Canada is looking for an experienced Data Analytics professional for a hybrid role. The position involves designing AI-powered dashboards and leading data governance initiatives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 8–10 years of experience in data management, with expertise in Power BI and vendor management tools. This contract-to-hire position requires quarterly travel to Dallas, TX.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in data management, BI, or vendor analytics, with expertise in Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Power Query, Data Flows, ETL/ELT, APIs, SQL, and data modeling.
• Strong ability to translate business needs into AI-driven data solutions.
• Certifications: Microsoft Power BI, Data Engineering (e.g., Microsoft DP-203), AI/ML (e.g., Azure AI), or ITIL.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain AI-powered dashboards and reporting solutions for IT vendor management.
• Lead data governance initiatives to ensure accuracy and compliance across vendor data.
• Collaborate with IT, Procurement, and Finance teams to align vendor analytics with business objectives.
• Collaborate with IT, Procurement, and Finance to align vendor analytics with business objectives.
• Implement AI/ML-driven anomaly detection and predictive analytics for vendor risk/performance insights.
• Document data processes, mappings, and automation logic for scalability.
• Proactively communicate progress, blockers, and solutions to stakeholders.
• Evaluate and integrate new AI/automation tools to enhance data operations.

Skills

Data Analytics

Power BI

Power Query

MS Fabric

MS Copilot

Data Lake

Vendor Management Analytics

DAX

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ServiceNow

Workday

Fieldglass

Salesforce/GovernX

SharePoint

Databricks

Job description

Job Description

Hybrid role, 2 days/week in Mississauga, Ontario, with quarterly travel to Dallas, Texas (4 days per trip). Work hours aligned to Central Daylight Time (CDT).

TYPE: 6-month contract to hire full-time.

SKILLS: 10 years in Data Analytics, Power BI, Power Query, MS Fabric, MS Copilot, Data Lake, Vendor Management Analytics, DAX, Python

INDUSTRY: Healthcare

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain AI-powered dashboards and reporting solutions (Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks) for IT vendor management.
• Lead data governance initiatives to ensure accuracy and compliance across vendor data (contracts, finances, performance) in ServiceNow, Workday, Fieldglass, Salesforce/GovernX, and SharePoint.
• Automate data workflows using Power Query, Data Flows, APIs, and ELT transformations to optimize reporting efficiency.
• Collaborate with IT, Procurement, and Finance teams to align vendor analytics with business objectives.
• Implement AI/ML-driven anomaly detection and predictive analytics for vendor risk/performance insights.
• Document data processes, mappings, and automation logic for scalability.
• Proactively communicate progress, blockers, and solutions to stakeholders.
• Evaluate and integrate new AI/automation tools (e.g., Copilot, Microsoft Fabric) to enhance data operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Certifications: Microsoft Power BI, Data Engineering (e.g., Microsoft DP-203), AI/ML (e.g., Azure AI), or ITIL.
• 8–10 years in data management, BI, or vendor analytics, with expertise in Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Power Query, Data Flows, ETL/ELT, APIs, SQL, and data modeling.
• Experience with vendor management tools (ServiceNow, Workday, Fieldglass, Salesforce/GovernX, SharePoint).
• Strong ability to translate business needs into AI-driven data solutions.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and able to travel to Dallas, TX, quarterly (4 days per trip).

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.