Strategic Business Analyst: Procure & Analytics

University of Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dayton is seeking a Business Analyst in the Purchasing Department to analyze spending, define business requirements, and drive productivity across campus. You will collaborate with many departments and suppliers, lead data-driven process improvements, and support e-procurement and university reporting tools.

The role emphasizes analysis, communication, and implementing solutions that connect campus resources and optimize workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5 years of related experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive data with discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with all levels of the organization.
• U.S. citizenship due to federal government research contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead business analysis to define requirements and drive productivity.
• Analyze spending data to identify cost savings and actionable insights.
• Support e-procurement and reporting tools with data-driven solutions.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors to improve processes.
• Present findings to stakeholders and roll out campus-wide solutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Information Systems

5 years equivalent project management experience

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Excel

Access

Job description

University of Dayton is seeking a Business Analyst in the Purchasing Department to analyze spending, define business requirements, and drive productivity across campus. You will collaborate with many departments and suppliers, lead data-driven process improvements, and support e-procurement and university reporting tools.

The role emphasizes analysis, communication, and implementing solutions that connect campus resources and optimize workflows.