Purchasing Analyst

About the Role

The Purchasing Analyst uses their skills and knowledge to collect, analyze, interpret, and summarize data, providing actionable insights to all members of the Supply Chain. This role interacts with Finance, IT, Vendors, and end-user departments across the system to create actionable Supply Chain reports. The Analyst serves as an advisor to internal customers and Supply Chain teams by offering decision support and recommendations across multiple clinical and business lines.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Manager in reviewing, uploading, and maintaining contracts in the contract repository.
• Identifies and communicates expiring contracts a minimum of 90 days before the expiration date.
• Assists in collecting consignment contracts and Schedule A documents.
• Coordinates periodic review of inventory reports for insurance and financial purposes.
• Develops reports to support procurement functions, including root cause analysis, Vendor Scorecards, and general order management reporting.
• Utilizes software, systems, and subscriptions (e.g., ECRI) to validate and establish benchmarked product/equipment pricing for review and negotiation.
• Provides usage analysis, orders samples, attends meetings, and creates, updates, and consolidates product evaluation forms for the Value Analysis program.
• Reviews and processes all vendor recalls, distributes them to end users, tracks responses, and files completed recalls for future reference.
• Supports and participates in training for supply chain staff on Supply Chain management and PeopleSoft applications.
• Develops and runs data analysis using Microsoft reporting tools.
• Ensures contract terms align with corporate contracting strategy and adhere to established legal, operational, and financial guidelines.
• Documents training materials, reporting functionality, and processes related to responsibilities.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities and presents recommendations to management.
• Attends cross-functional ERP, Supply Chain, and Finance meetings; may be responsible for action items identified during meetings.
• Collaborates with Finance and IT staff.
• Challenges current working practices and engages in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS) in Supply Chain, Healthcare, Finance, or Business Administration preferred, or equivalent related experience.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in or supporting the procure-to-pay process.
• Demonstrated ability to develop reports, analyze data, and present findings.
• Healthcare supply chain background preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel, including formulas, V-lookup, and Pivot Tables.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, multitask, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines.

Schedule

Full-Time, Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.