Associate Pricing Analyst

Alphatec Spine•Carlsbad, CA

5d•$34 - $38

About The Position

Associate Pricing Analyst will be responsible for supporting the Pricing, Corporate Accounts, and Sales Organization. Key responsibilities will be managing all incoming inquiries and ensuring timely responses, management and resolution of the pricing queue, maintenance of price lists in ERP and supporting pricing requests, including but not limited to PRFs and Line Extensions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist in managing and controlling the pricing queue, complete all required follow-up within the allotted timeframe. Mange incoming pricing email and phone inquiries and respond quickly to pricing inquiries from customers and field representatives in a fast-paced environment. Provide all required data/information to Sr. Pricing Analyst, Pricing Analyst, and Corporate Accounts Department accurately and in a timely manner. Maintain appropriate contract pricing for hospitals and surgery centers in the ERP system Coordinate the process of pricing approval & manage the documentation, communication and review of internal and field sales approvals Ensure price lists are updated on box.com and provide access to sales representatives upon request Manage all contracts and customers within assigned Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) portfolio Provides analytics and recommendations to support contract and pricing strategic planning, provides rationale for pricing approvals and recommended course of action to ensure maximization of profitability. Create and support the maintenance of analytical tools and systems utilized to guide pricing decisions. Works with cross functional teams and leaders in the organization to drive pricing initiatives including RFPs, contract renewals, new product launches, etc. Recommend actions for critical business issues through ad-hoc analyses and insights. Calculate quarterly payments for US customers including national Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO), Health Systems (IDN), and Key Accounts as indicated by contractual commitments. Work closely with the field sales team on payment approvals and investigate payment discrepancies. Continually focus on process improvements and work closely with manager and pricing team to discuss and execute. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Strong critical thinking, investigative and organizational skills
Ability to prioritize and complete tasks efficiently
Strong mathematical, analytical and reasoning skills as well as the ability to create and summarize complex pricing models by providing assessments, recommendations and innovative solutions.
Works independently with a high degree of accuracy to meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability to make effective decisions and to challenge the status quo
Ability to assess opportunities, recommend actions and create best practices
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office platform products (Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
Bachelor's or MBA degree in Business, Economics, Finance or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of experience executing complex analyses

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the healthcare or medical device industry, preferable not required
Experience collaborating with field sales and marketing, preferable no required

Responsibilities

Assist in managing and controlling the pricing queue, complete all required follow-up within the allotted timeframe.
Mange incoming pricing email and phone inquiries and respond quickly to pricing inquiries from customers and field representatives in a fast-paced environment.
Provide all required data/information to Sr. Pricing Analyst, Pricing Analyst, and Corporate Accounts Department accurately and in a timely manner.
Maintain appropriate contract pricing for hospitals and surgery centers in the ERP system
Coordinate the process of pricing approval & manage the documentation, communication and review of internal and field sales approvals
Ensure price lists are updated on box.com and provide access to sales representatives upon request
Manage all contracts and customers within assigned Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) portfolio
Provides analytics and recommendations to support contract and pricing strategic planning, provides rationale for pricing approvals and recommended course of action to ensure maximization of profitability.
Create and support the maintenance of analytical tools and systems utilized to guide pricing decisions.
Works with cross functional teams and leaders in the organization to drive pricing initiatives including RFPs, contract renewals, new product launches, etc.
Recommend actions for critical business issues through ad-hoc analyses and insights.
Calculate quarterly payments for US customers including national Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO), Health Systems (IDN), and Key Accounts as indicated by contractual commitments.
Work closely with the field sales team on payment approvals and investigate payment discrepancies.
Continually focus on process improvements and work closely with manager and pricing team to discuss and execute.
Performs other duties as assigned.