Sourcing Analyst

Description

Onsite 2 days a week

IT experience highly preferred

Job Summary:

• This is an junior level position responsible for the cost efficient and effective procurement of goods and services.
• The position is responsible for assisting in the selection, development, negotiation, and execution of contracts that cover a wide variety of specifications and commercial items or services.
• The incumbent will also be responsible for gathering and presenting utilization and spend information for the purpose of building and managing sourcing category strategies.
• Works with internal clients to integrate procurement processes and policies into regular business practice, including assisting with accurate completion of Workday processes and compliance with procurement policies.
• Works with Strategic Sourcing Staff, internal clients and external suppliers on the creation, dissemination, and management of RF(xjavascript:BeelineTextBoxZoomScreen.updateParentTextBox()) related activities.
• Procures goods and services as assigned via eProcurement tools. Evaluates products and services for overall value (including price, quality, etc.)
• In coordination with other members of the Strategic Sourcing team, internal clients, and suppliers - Obtain quotes; conduct cost analysis; and participate and price and term/condition negotiations.
• Acts as first tier problem resolution concerning quality, deliveries, Accounts Payable issues, outstanding items, damaged goods and incorrect shipments
• Assists other Strategic Sourcing staff with special projects
• Generates queries and reports from the appropriate Strategic Sourcing systems for internal customers as requested

Education/Experience

• Bachelor Degree preferred or equivalent work experience
• 2 years of experience in strategic sourcing/procurement field preferred.

Knowledge

• Preferred - Healthcare Industry, Contracting (Legal), Finance, Technology, Workday
• Requires an ability to think analytically
• Requires good oral, written, listening and interpersonal skills
• Requires good PC skills (MS Office)
• Prefers working knowledge of eProcurement systems (i.e. Workday, Icertis, Cognos)