Senior Analyst in Vancouver

About Optis

Since 2011, Optis has been on a mission to make Source-to-Pay projects more efficient, valuable, and enjoyable for the high-growth through Fortune-level companies we serve. We partner with ambitious leaders across North America to take Source-to-Pay initiatives from inception to accolades, using our proprietary Frame™ process. To date, Optis has successfully deployed solutions across both public and private sector organizations in Canada and the United States, supported by a team of functional and technical specialists. Headquartered in Vancouver, BC, with offices in Calgary, AB, Toronto, ON, Montreal, QC, and New York City, NY, Optis is a consulting firm solely focused on Source-to-Pay. We create value by supporting the full investment lifecycle—including strategy, implementation, and adoption.

Working at Optis

We pride ourselves on being different from larger consulting firms by offering meaningful opportunities to make an impact and accelerate your career growth. Our employees benefit from:

• Competitive compensation
• A transparent and predictable bonus structure
• A better-than-industry work-life balance

This approach has contributed to a team culture with over 90% employee retention. Optis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We comply with all applicable federal, provincial, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location where we operate. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Optis is committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and employment lifecycle. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at careers@optisconsulting.com.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.

Job Summary

Optis Consulting is actively seeking a Senior Analyst or Consultant to join our Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, or Montreal office. You will work as part of a small team headed by an experienced Source-to-Pay consultant. In this role, you will support the team in the development of solutions by interviewing key stakeholders, gathering and organizing information, analyzing data, mapping processes, configuring software, coordinating activities, and preparing reports that summarize findings. We need our Senior Analysts to be confident, versatile, and passionate, with an ability to tackle new problems as we continue to help our customers improve. They must be logical thinkers, have a strong ability to collaborate as part of a team, and manage ambiguous or uncertain situations. They must have exceptional communication skills, be adaptable, proactive, and willing to take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading the delivery of client project work for Optis customers as directed by the project manager (developing the client action plan, coordinating the completion of the action plan, developing the formal proposal, participating in the presentation of the proposal, influencing).
• Train Opti customers on how to use software applications.
• Conduct follow-up meetings with Opti customers to gauge the success of recommended changes.
• Participate in Opti internal projects.
• Continue to develop your professional skills, mentor others, and seek mentorship.
• Assist in identifying and developing new business opportunities, doing lead generation activities, or working with partners for referrals.

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of experience.
• University degree or diploma in Supply Chain Operations, Information Technology Management, Business Operations Management, or International Business Management.
• Intermediate to Advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Preference given for experience working with Coupa, or other market-leading Source-to-Pay solutions such as SAP Ariba, Ivalua, and Zip.
• Previous experience in a management/consulting/professional services environment is preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Team player with strong problem-solving skills and a 'can do' attitude.
• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and oral skills are required, including an ability to clearly explain complex concepts.
• Experienced with delivery and public speaking.
• High energy with the capability to multi-task in a dynamic, rapidly growing organization.
• Able to work with various teams and support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees within the department and across functions.
• Aptitude for understanding how Optis solutions solve business problems.
• Ability to convey information clearly and provide analysis as needed to help customers make proper business decisions.

Special Demands

Ability to travel within Canada and the United States.