Business Analyst, Procurement Services

JOB SUMMARY

The Business Analyst, Procurement Services supports the procurement team by delivering data-driven insights, managing key contract and vendor documentation, and helping streamline procurement processes. This role is well-suited to an early-career professional who is detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to build a foundation in procurement operations. The Business Analyst will work cross-functionally with category managers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to support sourcing decisions, contract compliance, and continuous process improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and maintain regular and ad hoc reports and dashboards to track procurement KPIs, spend trends, and savings initiatives

Analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities, vendor performance issues, and process inefficiencies

Support contract management activities, including tracking key terms, renewal dates, and compliance requirements

Maintain and organize contract repositories and ensure documentation is accurate and up to date

Conduct vendor performance analysis, including scorecards and comparative spend/quality assessments

Assist in the creation and administration of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including drafting requirements, distributing to vendors, and compiling responses

Identify opportunities for process automation and assist in implementing tools or workflows to increase efficiency

Document current-state procurement processes and support the design of improved workflows

Collaborate with category managers, finance, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and support procurement initiatives

Assist with the preparation of presentations and summaries for leadership review

QUALIFICATIONS

Employment Experience

2–5 years of experience in business analysis, procurement, supply chain, finance, or a related analytical role.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis); experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools is a plus.

Comfortable leveraging AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) to support research, data analysis, drafting RFP content, and process documentation

Familiarity with contract management, RFP processes, or vendor management is preferred but not required

Additional Skills & Competencies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively

Interest in process improvement and automation tools (e.g., Power Automate, RPA platforms) preferred

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage documentation with a high degree of accuracy.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, or related field

COMPENSATION & SALARY RANGE

The salary range for this position is $75,553 - $88,000. Pay ranges listed are what Choice Hotels reasonably expects to pay. Actual pay may be higher or lower and ranges may be adjusted in the future. Pay positioning within the range is influenced by factors including—but not limited to—education, experience, skills, certifications, performance, geographic location, business needs, seniority, and travel requirements.

WORK LOCATION & HYBRID SCHEDULE

This position is based at Choice Hotels International’s corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, Maryland. Regular onsite presence at this location is required. Associates are expected to follow the established hybrid work schedule, working onsite Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays.

RELOCATION & SPONSORSHIP

Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this position. Additionally, Choice Hotels is not able to provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future for this role.

Choice prioritizes our associate wellbeing by offering a comprehensive benefits program that is both competitive and flexible to help you achieve your wellbeing goals - here are just a few:

Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Leave and paid time-off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance

• Financial benefits for retirement and health savings
• Employee recognition programs
• Discounts at Choice hotels worldwide

About Choice

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With 7,500 hotels in 45+ countries and territories, we offer a range of high-quality lodging options in the upper upscale, upper midscale, midscale, extended stay, and economy segments. We’re the hotel company for those who choose to bet on themselves — the striver, the dreamer, the entrepreneur — because that’s who we are, too.

At Choice, we are united by the simple belief that tomorrow will be even better than today — for associates, our company, and our franchisees. At our worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, Maryland, at our technology center in Scottsdale, Arizona, and through our associates around the globe, every voice is heard and every idea is listened to, no matter what area of the company they come from. We are united in supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of our thousands of franchise owners, which propels us forward — giving our work at Choice a purpose larger than our business.

Our corporate office locations

North Bethesda, MD — Located at Pike & Rose, our worldwide headquarters is less than 15 miles from Washington, D.C., one block away from the North Bethesda Metro station, with easy access to I-495, complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail.

Scottsdale, AZ — Located at the northwest corner of Loop 101, the Scottsdale office is home to our technology, eCommerce and customer service organizations, with easy access to complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail.

Minneapolis, MN — Select roles are based in our Minneapolis office on Highway 394, near the intersection with Highway 100, only five minutes from downtown.

Field/Remote — Select roles designated as field/remote will require associates to work from a home office, connecting virtually with Choice team members and leadership on Zoom, with possible required travel depending on the role.

Choice’s Cultural Values

Welcome and Respect Everyone | Be Bold | Be Quick | Listen | Be Curious | Show Integrity

Choice’s Leadership Principles

Act with Intention | Lead with Authenticity | Grow & Deliver