CONTRACT ANALYST

About the role

The Sourcing Analyst at Duke University and Duke University Health System analyzes procurement and supplier data to improve service, reduce costs, and enhance supplier performance. This role supports sourcing initiatives, contract management, inventory planning, and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis of commodity volumes, buying habits, and vendor performance.
• Use procurement software system to generate reports for analysis.
• Determine non-labor impact of supply utilization on academic/medical community.
• Identify and determine on an institution-wide basis, best methods for integrating new sources of supply, new products, and actual product selection.
• Compile and compare reports, graphs, and charts of data developed.
• Present information to departmental management and supplier management team for review.
• Recommend vendor and product selection.
• Participate in special commodity teams, as needed for specific one-time purchases or large commodity purchases.
• Establish standards programs for products and services used on a university-wide basis whenever possible.
• Evaluate supplier performance through review of reports and customer feedback, resolve issues and implement solutions to address negative supplier performance.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding performance and service issues.
• Resolve problems with vendors that affect service levels provided to the institution.
• Supervise Purchasing Assistants.
• Support contract management activities, including review of contract terms, tracking of key milestones, monitoring supplier compliance, and coordination with stakeholders to ensure contract requirements are met.
• Develop operational plans that define inventory actions, timelines, responsible parties, communication needs, and follow-up steps to support effective implementation of sourcing, contracting, and supply utilization decisions.
• Cook with supply chain, clinical, operational, and supplier partners to document inventory status, identify risks or gaps, and ensure timely completion of agreed-upon inventory actions.
• Analyze trends and update the academic/medical center environment using PC word processing software, PC spreadsheet software, and PC database management software.

Requirements

• No experience required for candidates who possess a Bachelor's degree in a field of study related to the specific position or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and present complex data effectively.
• Experience working with spreadsheets, databases, reporting tools, and procurement systems.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Knowledge of sourcing, contract administration, supplier management, or supply chain operations is preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency in PC word processing software.
• Proficiency in PC spreadsheet software.
• Proficiency in PC database management software.

Benefits

Details about benefits will be provided upon hire.

Pay

Anticipated Pay Range: USD $59,829.00 to USD $86,700.00.

Schedule

Details about schedule will be provided upon hire.