What does a vendor analyst do?

Career: Vendor Analyst

A vendor analyst designs new rating systems so that manufacturing companies can compare suppliers and make purchasing decisions to improve their bottom line. Your duties are to do in-depth research of various outsourcing options available to manufacturers and develop tools that allow the business to choose the right supplier. Qualifications for the job include a mix of career experience, education, and skills. You should have a bachelor’s degree in IT, logistics, or business administration along with several years of work in vendor/supplier analysis.