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Job Description
The Sourcing Analyst is assigned to lower spend/lower complexity commodity products and/or services (e.g. approximately 10 categories) and works closely with Commodity Managers who are responsible for sourcing and negotiating contracts. The Sourcing Analyst manages projects under the direction of a Commodity Manager and assists with sourcing projects. This position manages key components of public bidding events, and assists post-negotiation, assures critical steps are taken for contract implementation. Sourcing Analyst may assist with contract renewals and extensions, and renegotiate delivery, discounts, payment terms and/or freight terms on existing contracts. The Sourcing Analyst is also responsible for monitoring data to identify opportunities for cost savings, standardization or process improvements. The position serves as a resource for the buyer team when special requests, item updates and/or supplier issues are escalated for a Sourcing decision.
Contract continuity and supplier management are key components of this position. The Sourcing Analyst assists in contract review, initiates supplier screening and on-boarding, and secures and initiates the load of critical product/service information into applicable systems. The Sourcing Analyst also supports Value Analysis with new product reviews/introductions, product recalls, new product implementations and product conversions.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare or other related field and 2 years of experience in purchasing ideally in a healthcare environment.
Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Include:
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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