Contractors’ Warehouse —
Senior Analyst, Vendor Management

Position Purpose:  

The Senior Analyst, Vendor Mgmt, will support the Director of QuoteCenter Business Operations by providing in-depth analysis and insights into supplier performance, market trends, and vendor management strategies. This role is crucial in driving data-driven decision-making, helping the business optimize its vendor network and quoting processes for Truss, EWP, and Takeoff estimating services. The Senior Analyst will play a key part in ensuring that the vendor network remains competitive, efficient, and aligned with business objectives. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to strategic initiatives to improve operational excellence and supplier engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• 30% Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Collects, compiles, and analyzes data related to vendor performance, pricing accuracy, on-time delivery, and overall service levels.

• Partners with data team to create comprehensive performance reports and dashboards to track supplier KPIs and provide actionable insights to the Manager and senior stakeholders.

• Identifies trends, outliers, and opportunities for improvement in supplier behavior and performance.

• Collaborates with the finance team to ensure accuracy and alignment in pricing data and financial reporting.

• Provides detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, highlighting areas of risk and recommending corrective actions.

• 30% Supplier Support:

• Provides daily issue resolution support for vendor-related issues ensuring that the problem is resolved and helps to identify solutions to more systemic issues.

• Acts as liaison between the vendors and business partners across the Pro organization.

• 20% Market Research & Vendor Sourcing Support:

• Conducts research on regional markets, including new suppliers, industry trends, and pricing benchmarks.

• Assists in identifying potential vendors by evaluating their service offerings, market presence, and pricing competitiveness.

• Provides the Complex Quoting Manager with insights on supplier availability, regional trends, and market gaps that could be filled by new or existing suppliers.

• Supports vendor negotiations by providing data-backed insights to inform decision-making on contract terms and pricing.

• 20% Process Improvement & Vendor Performance Monitoring:

• Works closely with the Manager to track and evaluate the efficiency of current vendor management processes and identifies areas for improvement.

• Analyzes vendor performance data to highlight bottlenecks or inefficiencies within the quoting process and suggest process enhancements.

• Develops and implements new analytical frameworks or reporting tools to better measure supplier performance and process efficiency.

• Collaborates with the Manager to ensure vendor performance goals are met and maintained through continuous improvement initiatives.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:  

• This Position typically reports to Senior Manager

• This Position has 0 direct reports.

Travel Requirements: 

• Typically requires overnight travel 20% to 50% of the time.

Physical Requirements:  

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions: 

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.

• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Supply Chain, or a related field.

• 2+ years of data analysis or vendor management experience.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (Tableau, etc.).

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and provide actionable insights.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Prior experience in the building materials or construction industry is a plus.

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

Preferred Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 3

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• 5

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• No previous leadership experience

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• No previous leadership experience

Certifications:  

• None

Competencies: 

• Action Oriented

• Business Insights

• Decision Quality

• Manages Ambiguity

• Manages Complexity

• Optimizes Work Processes

• Balances Stakeholders

• Customer Focus

• Resourcefulness