ANALYST - PURCHASING

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of experience in business analysis, healthcare supply chain analytics, or ERP reporting
• Advanced experience with ERP systems (Lawson/Infor preferred) and reporting tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience managing complex datasets
• Experience supporting sourcing, contracting, pricing, or financial analysis preferred

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data modeling
• Experience with reporting tools (e.g., Crystal Reports, dashboards, query development)
• Strong attention to detail with ability to synthesize complex data into executive-level insights
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage projects and priorities in a dynamic environment
• Comfortable presenting data and findings to leadership and stakeholder groups
• Strong collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Develops and maintains analytics related to GPO and local contract utilization, pricing compliance, and savings realization
• Supports sourcing initiatives by preparing spend analysis, pricing comparisons, benchmarks, and utilization insights
• PARTNERS WITH CONTRACT ANALYSTS TO SUPPORT SUPPLIER EVALUATIONS, NEGOTIATIONS, AND SOURCING EVENTS WITH DATA-DRIVEN INSIGHTS
• Tracks and reports contract benefits, rebates, inefficiencies, and compliance trends
• Designs, builds, and maintains reports and dashboards supporting Sourcing & Contracting leadership
• Writes and maintains system queries and reports based on business specifications
• Ensures high quality, integrity, and consistency of data across sourcing, purchasing, and financial systems
• SUPPORTS AD-HOC REPORTING REQUESTS RELATED TO CONTRACTS, SUPPLIERS, PRICING, AND UTILIZATION
• SUPPORTS INTEGRITY OF THE ERP SYSTEM (LAWSON/INFOR) AS IT RELATES TO CONTRACT, PRICING, AND SOURCING DATA
• CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
• ACTS AS A LIASON BETWEEN SOURCING & CONTRACTING, PURCHASING, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, FINANCE, AND INFORMATION SERVICES
• SUPPORTS RECONCILIATION OF PRICING, CONTRACT EXECUTION, AND RECEIVED-NOT-INVOICED (RNI) BALANCES AS THEY RELATE TO CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
• PROVIDES ANALYTICAL SUPPORT FOR AUDIT INQUIRIES, COMPLIANCE REVIEWS, AND LEADERSHIP REPORTING
• SERVES AS A SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT FOR CONTRACT-RELATED DATA AND ANALYTICS QUESTIONS
• CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & INNOVATION
• BENCHMARKS BEST PRACTICES IN HEALTHCARE SOURCING ANALYTICS AND REPORTING
• IDENTIFIES OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE CONTRACT VISIBILITY, REPORTING AUTOMATION, AND DATA USABILITY
• ENHANCES ANALYTICAL CAPABILITIES OF THE SOURCING & CONTRACTING FUNCTION THROUGH ADVANCED REPORTING AND SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION
• PARTICIPATES IN SPECIAL PROJECTS AND ENTERPRISE INITIATIVES AS ASSIGNED

Department Qualifications

• Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance
• Adhere to organizational dress code standards
• The Business Analyst will demonstrate a collaborative mindset, working effectively across purchasing, clinical, and administrative teams
• Maintain a consistently positive, proactive, and solution-focused attitude
• Able to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Working Conditions

• 8:00am – 4:30pm M-F; variable based on operational needs.
• Hybrid/remote work environment supported
• Subject to frequent interruptions and shifting priorities
• Cross-training within the department required
• Occasional on-call support or location assignment as needed
• Hazardous Exposure Category: Category III - Includes tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues

Physical Demands

• Lifting: 0-10 lbs Occasional
• Lifting: 10-33% Lifting 10-20 lbs Occasional
• Lifting: 10-33% Lifting 20-35 lbs Occasional
• Lifting: 10-33% Lifting 35-50 lbs Occasional
• Lifting: 10-33% Lifting 50-75 lbs Occasional
• Lifting: 10-33% Lifting over 100 lbs Occasional
• Forward Reaching: Occasional
• Overhead Reaching: Occasional
• Sitting: Occasional
• Standing: Occasional
• Walking: Occasional
• Kneeling/Squatting: Occasional
• Crawling: Occasional
• Pushing/Pulling: 0-10 lbs Occasional
• Pushing/Pulling: 10-20 lbs Occasional
• Pushing/Pulling: 20-35 lbs Occasional
• Pushing/Pulling: 35-50 lbs Occasional
• Pushing/Pulling: 50-100 lbs Occasional
• Pushing/Pulling: over 100 lbs Occasional
• Carrying: 0-10 lbs Occasional
• Carrying: 10-20 lbs Occasional
• Carrying: 20-35 lbs Occasional
• Carrying: 35-50 lbs Occasional
• Carrying: 50-100 lbs Occasional
• Carrying: over 100 lbs Occasional
• Grasping/repetitive sustained: Continuous
• Fine motor coordination: Continuous
• Vision: Near/Far/Color Continuous
• Hearing: ordinary conversation/other Continuous