Senior Analyst Strategic Sourcing - IT

About the Role

Responsible for the data capture, analysis, and reporting of data information to assist the Trinity Health leadership team in achieving operational efficiency. This role involves auditing department information, producing reports, and suggesting process improvements. Provides expertise in programs, services, and applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates on performance improvement activities to enhance program efficiency and patient experience.
• Distributes analytical reports and utilizes multiple system applications to perform analysis, create reports, and develop educational materials.
• Researches and compiles information to support ad-hoc operational projects and initiatives.
• Synthesizes and analyzes data, providing detailed summaries, graphical presentations, and actionable recommendations to support leadership decision-making.
• Leverages program and operational data to define and demonstrate progress, ROI, and impacts.
• Leads small initiatives aimed at cost reductions while maintaining or improving product quality and vendor service levels.
• Manages competitive sourcing processes, contract negotiations, and drafting of contracts, amendments, RFP/RFQ information for low to low-medium risk/value projects.
• Partners with the Supply Chain Informatics System (SCIS) team to ensure proper audit and reporting outcomes.
• Coordinates and maintains system compliance by optimizing Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and Trinity’s contract portfolio.
• Works closely with the legal department and sourcing managers in drafting and analyzing communications, including contract amendments and business agreements.
• Handles or assists in contract compliance issues based on complexity.
• Supports competitive bidding processes, pre-qualifies suppliers, and reviews product/service information for applicability.
• Conducts cost-benefit analyses, develops reports, and presents findings to determine favorable quotes or negotiate optimal terms.
• Collects, cleans, and validates large datasets from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Develops and maintains dashboards, reports, and visualizations using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Excel.
• Performs ad-hoc analysis and provides actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
• Engages suppliers in selection processes while maintaining ethical and legal compliance with Trinity Health policies.
• Plans, manages, and oversees the lifecycle of small to medium sourcing projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Drafts and executes contract amendments as required by contract terms or leadership direction.
• Reviews, redlines, and drafts contract language, working closely with legal for contract issues.
• Completes contract lifecycle management, including system contract requests, tier reporting, SIPs, and Eloc.
• Conducts category assessments, including spend analysis, demand forecasting, and risk evaluation to identify value creation opportunities.
• Analyzes markets to determine vendor sources and product availability, supporting the development of fact bases for major purchasing categories.
• Supports sourcing and contract management systems, including auditing database information and suggesting process improvements.
• Works with other Supply Chain verticals to optimize the Trinity Health-Supplier relationship.
• Ensures effective handoff of executed contracts to business owners and stakeholders, including accurate PO placement and implementation expectations.
• Serves as a contact for management-team members regarding purchasing/sourcing issues and investigates related concerns.
• Contributes to process improvements that provide cost savings, increased efficiencies, and enhanced customer service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, data science, or related field, with at least 5 years of sourcing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• In-depth knowledge of advanced data analytics and procurement practices, including advanced Excel, Access, Tableau, vendor relationships, and market analysis.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex findings clearly and concisely.
• Comprehensive knowledge of methods for accessing and using information, preparing specifications, and analyzing bids and contracts.
• Working knowledge of contract construction, including the ability to review, redline, and draft contract language.
• Ability to identify problems, make recommendations, and implement solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on research, detail, and accuracy.
• Solid customer service qualities and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, shared leadership environment within a large, geographically dispersed organization.
• Proven prioritization, multi-tasking, and coordination skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and a high level of initiative.
• Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities while maintaining productive working relationships with stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to understand and define critical issues and develop methodologies for data analysis (e.g., Total Cost Ownership, Net Present Value, Cost of Service Ratio).

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare industry experience.
• High proficiency in data visualization, statistical analysis, and business intelligence tools.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Occasional exposure to unpleasant conditions (sight, touch, sound, smell), fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, biohazards, mechanical/electrical hazards, sharp objects, and radiation.
• Occasional exposure to noise, infectious waste, diseases, and stressful situations.
• Frequent ability to handle interruptions, shifting priorities, and stressful situations.
• Continuous ability to follow tasks through to completion, understand complex ideas, remember multiple tasks, and work on concurrent projects.
• Continuous ability to read small print, hear sounds, and communicate verbally in-person or via phone/computer with some background noise.
• Occasional manual dexterity activities, grasping/handling, climbing, kneeling, crouching, or operating foot controls.
• Continuous use of a computer or other technology.
• Frequent sitting with the ability to vary physical position or activity.
• Occasional requirement to maintain a safe working environment and use personal protective equipment (PPE).