Sourcing Analyst

Cascadia Health•Portland, OR

11d•$67,080 - $71,845•Onsite

About The Position

The Sourcing Analyst supports the Procurement and Operations function by analyzing spend, supplier performance, market conditions, contract utilization, and sourcing opportunities. The role partners with internal stakeholders and vendors to improve purchasing decisions, strengthen supplier relationships, reduce total cost of ownership, and promote compliant, efficient, and equitable procurement practices. It uses data, market research, and structured sourcing methods to support competitive solicitations, supplier selection, negotiations, contract administration, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position is expected to understand, appreciate, and respect differences within the Cascadia community, promote integrated care and trauma-informed, person-first approaches, and help create an accepting work environment. Work may take place in administrative or clinical offices, acute care settings, and community settings. The work can involve unpredictable circumstances and interruptions, and requires flexibility and sound judgment. Travel to multiple locations throughout the Portland Metro area is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, contract administration, purchasing analysis, finance, or vendor management.
Experience analyzing spend, pricing, supplier, contract, or operational data.
Experience supporting competitive solicitations, bid evaluations, supplier selection, or contract processes.
Knowledge of public procurement requirements, grant-funded purchasing, HIPAA-adjacent vendor considerations, or regulated contracting requirements.
Ability to support supplier diversity, sustainability, local sourcing, or social-value procurement initiatives.
Ability to use Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar reporting and data-visualization tools.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, data validation, charting, and basic analytical modeling.
Strong written communication skills for preparing solicitation materials, evaluation documentation, reports, and stakeholder communications; effective communication and active listening skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and confidential information.
Attention to detail, sound judgment, and commitment to ethical procurement practices.
Proficiency or familiarity with Workday.
Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
Professionalism, reliability, and initiative in daily work activities.
Knowledge of professional standards, ethical conduct, and accountability expectations in a healthcare environment.
Ability to travel to multiple locations throughout the Portland Metro area.
Ability to perform CPR and properly use AED equipment; required certifications must remain current.
Understanding and respect for differences within the Cascadia community, with commitment to integrated care, trauma-informed and person-first approaches, and an accepting work environment.

Nice To Haves

Professional procurement certification, such as CMRP, CPSM, CPIM, CPPB, or equivalent.
Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, social services, government, nonprofit, or another regulated environment.
Experience with procurement, ERP, e-sourcing, contract lifecycle management, or supplier-management systems.

Responsibilities

Analyze spend, purchasing activity, supplier performance, and contract use to identify savings opportunities, demand trends, sourcing risks, supplier consolidation opportunities, and procurement compliance gaps.
Conduct market research and supplier due diligence concerning pricing, capabilities, industry trends, supply risk, financial stability, references, insurance, certifications, diversity status, and compliance documentation.
Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for goods, services, technology, and professional-service categories, including preparing and administering RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and other competitive solicitations.
Prepare sourcing and negotiation analyses, including supplier profiles, pricing benchmarks, bid comparison tools, evaluation summaries, historical spend analyses, total-cost-of-ownership models, and negotiation recommendations.
Coordinate sourcing-event communications with internal stakeholders and suppliers, including bid questions, addenda, proposal receipt, evaluation activities, award notifications, and procurement-timeline updates.
Support contract development, administration, and renewal management by maintaining records and tracking expiration dates, renewal options, price changes, service-level obligations, and supplier commitments.
Partner with internal departments on purchase requisitions, supplier selection, statements of work, procurement requirements, and adherence to procurement policies and procedures.
Monitor purchasing activity for off-contract, duplicate, unauthorized, or otherwise non-compliant purchases; recommend corrective actions and process improvements.
Collect and analyze supplier performance data concerning quality, delivery, responsiveness, pricing, service levels, issue resolution, and corrective-action plans.
Develop and maintain procurement reports, dashboards, scorecards, and audit-ready documentation covering spend, savings, sourcing pipeline, contracts, supplier performance, procurement cycle time, compliance, and value realization.
Track and validate cost savings, cost avoidance, rebates, and other financial or operational value generated through sourcing initiatives.
Standardize and improve procurement templates, tools, workflows, reporting practices, and internal processes to strengthen data quality, efficiency, transparency, stakeholder experience, and policy compliance.
Promote fair, ethical, transparent, and competitive procurement practices in accordance with organizational policies and applicable requirements.
Comply with and implement applicable departmental and program regulations, policies, and procedures.
Assist in crisis situations as appropriate, following emergency protocols and procedures; understand fire and evacuation procedures and participate in safety drills.
Document and maintain records in compliance with agency policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations; adhere to mandatory abuse reporting laws, HIPAA, and 42 CFR requirements.
Complete annual employee training on time and participate in scheduled staff meetings, supervision sessions, and other departmental and agency meetings.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Maintain current required credentials and be able to perform CPR and properly use AED equipment; complete applicable certification training within the stated deadlines.

Benefits

Generous paid time off; full-time employees earn six weeks of PTO in their first year.
Medical and dental coverage beginning on the first of the month following hire date.
VSP Vision Discount Plan.
403(b) retirement plan, eligible after 60 days, with immediate 100% vesting and a 1-to-1 company match up to 3% per pay period, plus the opportunity for an additional discretionary contribution of up to 5% at fiscal year end.
Flexible Spending Account options for medical, dependent care, and transportation.
Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Paid bereavement and jury duty leave.
Length of Service Award.
Voluntary life insurance.
Supplemental insurance.
Student loan forgiveness options.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Bike to Work reimbursement.