Analyst II Sourcing

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Job Title

Analyst II Sourcing

Location

Beachwood

Facility

CC Administrative Campus

Department

CCHS SC Administration-Operations

Job Code

T24126

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Coordinates sourcing and contracting activity for Cleveland Clinic through product and service analysis, with guidance from senior-level analysts. Participates in the identification of sourcing opportunities including cost savings, value creation, and risk management. Coordinates contract negotiations and sourcing strategies under the direction of senior-level sourcing team members. Responsible for data management and maintenance in assigned categories. Exhibits the organization's mission and values and strives to achieve and sustain the Cleveland Clinic Experience.

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with category team and business stakeholders to identify sourcing opportunities, including cost savings, value creation and risk management.
• Coordinates contracts and sourcing events through entire life-cycle. Initiates requests for quotations and reviews incoming proposals against applicable criteria such as quality, price, product availability, distribution method, risk, etc. Prepares responses to requests for proposals under the direction of senior-level team member.
• Collaborates with senior-level analysts on contract negotiations and projects.
• Performs data analysis for assigned, moderately-complex spend categories. Prepares communication and reports regarding findings.
• Coordinates enterprise contract conversions and acquired hospital integration efforts. Evaluates opportunity, gains stakeholder buy-in, communicates product/service changes, coordinates training and ensures product/service is converted. Provides reporting on outcomes, including cost savings, value creation and risk mitigation.
• Coordinates legal review process and facilitates appropriate contract approvals (committees, review boards, etc.) in accordance with internal policies and compliance requirements
• Meets with sales representatives to evaluate new products and/or services.
• Prepares reports on category performance and assists with data maintenance.
• Coordinates with key stakeholders on issue resolution and provides excellence in customer service.
• Maintains the proper and appropriate professional and ethical relationships with all vendor representatives and conducts business according to established principles and guidelines.
• Reviews current information (such as advertising literature, trade journals, etc.) regarding assigned goods and services to remain up to date on applicable technologies.
• May support senior-level analysts in Excelerate (GPO) contract negotiations and projects
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in supply chain management, transportation and logistics, Business or a related field required.
• High School diploma/GED and six years of relevant in a hospital setting can substitute for work experience.
• Associate's degree and four years of relevant experience in a healthcare setting can substitute for work experience.

Certifications:

• None required.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Must be able to perform spreadsheet analysis and data extraction.

Work Experience:

• Two years of experience in forecasting, inventory, contract management, analytical project management or other related supply chain experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Ability to travel throughout the hospital system, and in some locations, off-site

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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