GENERAL SUMMARY
The Supply Chain Analyst reports to department leadership and is responsible for data analysis and financial reporting. Responsibilities include but are not limited to working collaboratively with staff to improve purchasing efficiency and processes, ensuring the quality and quantity of work performance is consistent with policy and standards, providing technical expertise and educational support to cross-functional teams, resolving financial reporting and processing issues and facilitating problem resolution.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Negotiates pricing based on research using internal and external tools, Request for Information (RFI), Requests for Quotes (RFQ), and competitive bidding processes.
Serves as the data analysis representative and liaison for Supply Chain to the Value Analysis Teams and other hospital committees as needed.
Verifies financial reports, researches products, and assists with product trials and product conversions from start to finish (with Buyers & Warehouse).
Works with and builds relationships with hospital staff and vendors; maintains local or GPO product contracts in Supply Chain contract repository.
Works closely with the Contract Management Analyst in identifying product agreements that are renewing, expiring, or terminated.
Demonstrates a proven ability to accomplish goals through committee/group decision dynamics.
May engage in purchasing agent duties as a part of assigned work duties and provide backup assistance when needed.
Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Materials and Resource Professional (CMRP) is desirable.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college/university.
Minimum of two years purchasing experience preferably in a healthcare environment necessary.
Must possess solid knowledge of materials management operations and materials management information systems (MMIS), statistical and financial analysis, value and cost analysis, productivity measurement, Key Performance Indicator's (KPI), MMIS inventory description and min/max analysis/data management clean up.
Must be proficient in the use of spreadsheets, databases, word processing and presentation software tools to interpret, communicate and present information in clear, concise and understandable manner.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and analytical skills necessary to interact with supplying vendors, customers and other team members.
WORKING CONDITIONS
May be exposed to excessive noise, dust and weather conditions while performing certain duties.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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