Business Analyst

Join our growing team. CoVest is currently seeking a Business Analyst to support our team in the Cleveland, Ohio office The ideal candidate will be a motivated, goal-driven professional, with attention to detail and excellent communications skills. The results-oriented Business Analyst will have a strong personal work ethic and the ability to work in a team environment.

CoVest is a Group Purchasing Organization supporting large corporations and Fortune 1000 companies with MRO, Facilities, Packaging, Office, Corporate Services, and Logistics category management. With headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio and a European office located in London, UK., CoVest provides a dynamic, learning-based, and supportive company culture that allows professionals to grow in their careers as we continue to expand global Member operations. CoVest offers a competitive salary, full benefits package, training, work/life balance and more!

Responsibilities

• Review Member or prospect data with CoVest contract pricing to determine savings potential on new business opportunities.
• Preparation of Excel-based analysis for new opportunities.
• Prepare and present analysis findings using presentation tools (PowerPoint, Adobe, Teams).
• Cleanse large sets of data to ensure integrity.
• Provide quarterly savings and compliance reports as well as ad-hoc Member reporting.
• Audit contracts and manage pricing to abide by agreed upon terms.
• Assist Members with additional cost savings opportunities by suggesting alternative programs, SKU rationalization, and supplier consolidation.
• Support new program implementation activities.
• Assist in maintaining Power BI dashboards.

Qualifications

• BA degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Analytics or related field
• 1+ years in business with data analytics experience
• Any industry is relevant, preferably Distribution, Manufacturing, Professional Services, or Supply Chain Consulting industry experience.
• Experience in the packaging industry not a must but a strong bonus
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience with analytics and automation software, programing languages, and AI Agent experience a plus but not a requirement
• General competence with Microsoft products, including Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI
• Ability to work independently, history of working independently a large plus.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects with differing deadlines simultaneously.

Location

This role is based at our Cleveland, OH headquarters. To ensure a seamless onboarding experience, the first three months require daily onsite attendance for comprehensive training. Following this initial period, typically between three to six months, you will be eligible to transition to a hybrid work model, requiring two to three days in the Cleveland office per week.

Reporting Relationship

The position will report to the Category Director.

More About CoVest

Founded on partnership, transparency and providing value-added services, we enable Members to realize significant cost savings through the utilization of our supplier agreements that drive down the total cost of ownership for indirect categories by leveraging the collective purchasing power of Member companies and best-in-class data analysis to minimize burden through the supply chain.

The premise that CoVest is built on is providing Members with an option to source their indirect categories with more attractive pricing, easy execution, data analysis support, ongoing category management, time reduction for their staff to focus on more difficult strategic categories, and a cost containment resource through the deployment of highly experienced operational consultants. The current Members have total annual revenue of over $825 billion and average $5-12 billion. Future expansion of indirect categories is driven by the needs of member firms and is decided at periodic member meetings. There are no upfront costs, long-term commitments or investments required to join CoVest.