Analyst I - Commodity Sourcing

Cleveland Clinic

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. You will work alongside dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As an Analyst I – Commodity Sourcing, you will support senior-level analysts on sourcing and contracting activities for Cleveland Clinic through product and service analysis. This position assists in the identification of sourcing opportunities including cost savings, value creation, and risk management. Participates in contract negotiations and supports sourcing strategies under the direction of senior-level sourcing team members. You will also be responsible for data management and maintenance in assigned categories. By taking this opportunity, you will work on a hybrid schedule combining remote work and 1-2 days of in-person work each week. A caregiver in this position works on a hybrid schedule Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, with 1-2 days per week at Cleveland Clinic Administrative Campus following the two-week new hire training period.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in supply chain management, transportation and logistics, Business or a related field required.
High School diploma/GED and four years of relevant in a hospital setting can substitute work experience.
Associate’s degree and two years of relevant experience in a healthcare setting can substitute work experience.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must possess analytical skills and knowledge of PC computer programs to perform spreadsheet analysis and data extraction.

Responsibilities

Supports category team in identifying sourcing opportunities, including cost savings, value creation, and risk management.
Requests quotations from existing vendors and reviews against applicable criteria such as quality, price, product availability, distribution method, risk, etc.
Perform data analysis for assigned less complex spend categories.
Performs data maintenance to ensure the validity of the category team’s data.
Collaborate with senior level analysts on contract negotiations and projects.
Meet with team to identify contract negotiations and other savings opportunities.
Initiates requests for quotations and reviews incoming bids for best price, availability of stock, price protection, consignment and other alternatives.
Meet with sales representatives to evaluate new products or services available.
Supports manager by performing data analysis and preparing reports on category performance.
Remain current regarding significant developments concerning goods and services purchased; reviews advertising literature, trade journals and other sources of product and service information.
Maintain the proper and appropriate professional and ethical relationships with all vendor representatives, conduct business according to established principles and guidelines.
Maintain excellence in customer service.