Analyst, Purchasing Operations, NA

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects technology for major hyperscalers and cloud providers. They are seeking a detail-oriented Analyst, Purchasing Operations to support purchasing workflows and processes, ensuring compliance with purchasing policies and optimizing vendor management activities. Responsibilities Support the Purchase Order (PO) lifecycle — assist with initiation, tracking, and compliance to ensure accuracy and timely processing Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to facilitate smooth purchasing workflows Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and internal controls, escalating issues when necessary Generate and maintain reports on purchasing activities, vendor performance, and PO status for management review Assist in process improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and recommending enhancements Act as a point of contact for routine vendor and purchase order inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses Track and follow up on pending purchase orders to ensure approvals are completed within established timelines Communicate with internal teams to clarify purchasing requirements and resolve minor discrepancies Prepare and distribute regular status reports on open POs to Manager, Purchasing Operations Support compliance efforts by reviewing requests for adherence to company policies and escalating issues as needed Assist in identifying recurring issues in PO processes and provide feedback for improvement Skills 1–3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing operations, or accounting support Familiarity with procure-to-pay processes and basic purchasing workflows Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively with internal teams and external vendors Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to data accuracy Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 tools (Excel, Outlook, Teams) and ability to learn new systems quickly Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify and escalate issues appropriately Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment Experience working with ERP or procurement systems (Yardi preferred but not required) Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage Life and AD&D Short and long-term disability coverage Paid time off Employee assistance Participation in a 401k program that includes company match Many other additional voluntary benefits Company Overview Vantage Data Centers designs and develops data center campuses to large cloud providers, AI enterprises, and other tech-driven businesses. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Vantage Data Centers has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 4 in 2023, 5 in 2022, 2 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.