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
Skills Required
- 2-5 years of experience in business analysis, procurement, supply chain, finance, or a related analytical role
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently and collaboratively
- Strong organizational skills and accurate documentation management
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence tools
- Familiarity with contract management, RFP processes, or vendor management
- Comfort using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Copilot for research, analysis, drafting, and documentation
- Interest in process improvement and automation tools such as Power Automate or RPA platforms
- Regular onsite presence in North Bethesda, Maryland, Monday through Thursday, with remote work on Fridays
Choice Hotels International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Choice Hotels International and has not been reviewed or approved by Choice Hotels International.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits are described as broad, including medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside telehealth and an Employee Assistance Program. Wellness programs and related wellbeing offerings are also explicitly included in the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off support is positioned as extensive, spanning paid vacation, personal and sick leave, and paid family care leave. Backup child and elder care, adoption assistance, and designated “wellbeing days” add breadth beyond standard PTO.
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Retirement Support — Retirement and financial programs include a 401(k) and Roth 401(k) as well as HSA options and financial education resources. Bonuses and referral bonuses are also listed as part of the broader rewards mix.
Choice Hotels International Insights
What We Do
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the world’s largest and most successful lodging franchisors. On August 11, 2022, Choice acquired Radisson Hotels Americas, adding nine brands and approximately 67,000 rooms to its portfolio in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. With 22 brands, Choice Hotels has more than 7,500 hotels and nearly 650,000 rooms in 46 countries and territories as of August 11, 2022. The Choice® family of hotel brands provides business and leisure travelers with a broad range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upper upscale, upper mid-scale, midscale, extended-stay, and economy segments. At our worldwide corporate headquarters in the Washington metropolitan area (North Bethesda, MD), our IT center in Scottsdale, AZ, and St. Louis Park (MN), and through our associates across the globe, we keep those hotels humming by serving as a champion for our franchisees. When you #MakeItYourChoice, you will have the environment, the tools, and the momentum to drive your career and organizational success
