Supply Chain Contract Financial Auditor [AQ-23449]

Aquent; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent in Warren, MI is seeking a detail-oriented Contract Audit & Valuation Analyst to lead root-cause analysis and end-to-end evaluation of global purchasing contracts. You will identify discrepancies, collaborate with stakeholders to recover overpayments, and ensure pricing is accurately reflected in systems.

You will drive process improvements with Excel-driven reporting, support negotiations, and help onboard new team members, while meeting KPIs and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, conditional formatting).
• Strong analytical thinking and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze contract reports to identify errors, pricing discrepancies, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with buyers and stakeholders to present audit findings.
• Support supplier negotiations and drive closure of open audits.
• Track KPIs and operational targets, including touch rate, case aging, and cost recoveries.
• Prepare deliverables and lead special studies and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist onboarding and training for new team members.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Contract Audit & Valuation Analyst to join our Purchasing & Supply Chain organization. In this role, you will play a key lead role in root cause analysis, risk mitigation, and end-to-end process evaluation for global purchasing contracts. You will be responsible for proactively identifying supplier contract discrepancies, collaborating with supply chain stakeholders to recover overpayments, and ensuring systems are updated to reflect accurate contract pricing.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Analysis & Auditing: Review and analyze contract reports to identify contract errors, pricing discrepancies, and potential cost-saving opportunities.


• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with buyers, procurement leaders, and key stakeholders to present audit findings and review results.


• Negotiation & Recovery: Support purchasing teams in supplier negotiations and drive the closure of open audits to recover overpayments within specified timelines.


• Performance Tracking: Consistently meet or exceed key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational targets, including touch rate, case aging, and total cost recoveries.


• Reporting & Special Projects: Prepare high-quality deliverables, conduct special studies at leadership request, and lead process improvement initiatives.


• Team Development: Support onboarding and training for new team members.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.


• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required (including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, conditional formatting, and working with complex reporting data).


• Analytical Thinking: Exceptional problem-solving, critical thinking, and data analysis skills with a focus on finding creative solutions to improve processes.


• Execution & Autonomy: Strong ability to work independently with minimal direction, prioritize assignments, and multitask under strict time constraints without compromising quality.


• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present audit findings clearly to leadership and internal partners.


• Adaptability: Fast learner with a commitment to continuous self-improvement and technical skill development.