Sourcing Analyst

Excellus BCBS•Albany, NY

10h•$27 - $43

About The Position

Summary: The Sourcing Analyst is responsible for the design, development and presentation of detailed analysis to support critical sourcing activities and special projects. This includes development of tools and templates to streamline sourcing initiatives. The incumbent will consult, suggest solutions, and implement reporting processes to support the goals of the Sourcing Department. The Sourcing Analyst will also manage the Vendor Management System (VMS), produce reports and support the procurement buying activities. Essential Accountabilities: Reporting Develop, own and manage analytical tools and perform complex analyses supporting sourcing activities and organizational initiatives Provide subject matter expertise to sourcing managers in support of sourcing data analysis Perform research and structured analyses for complex, unique requests for information/requests for quote in an effort to fulfill business owner requirements Build, own and manage sourcing templates and process flow templates, manage template and toolkits on an ongoing basis Vendor Management System Owner: Maintain vendor contract management system including configuration, testing and change management Create non-disclosure and business associate agreements upon request and manage the review and approval process Create and manage agreement records including contract dates (effective, termination, renewal, etc.) Manage VMS reporting Train others on vendor management system Clarity administrator: manage time reporting process; create and manage reports (if/when applicable) Maintain audit readiness; develop and manage process for peer reviews and own/manage Model Audit Review (MAR) roles and responsibilities Create and manage financial reports Manage Experian credit reports Support procurement buyer (provide backup assistance for requisitions, purchase orders, inventory, ordering of goods/products, etc.) The employee agrees to comply with CDPHP’s Corporate Compliance Policy, and all laws, rules, regulations and standards of conduct relating to the Corporate Compliance Policy and has a duty and obligation to report any suspected violations of any law, the standards of conduct or Corporate Compliance Policy to his or her immediate Supervisor, the fraud and abuse hotline, the Compliance Officer, the Compliance Director, Human Capital Management or the Chief Executive Officer. Performs other duties as assigned Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this job description lists only those responsibilities and qualifications deemed essential to the position. Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or four (4) years of equivalent experience required.
Minimum of 2 to 4 years’ experience in reporting and analytics preferred.
Advanced skills in Microsoft applications required (Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Analytical and problem-solving skills required, including query design and report design
Demonstrated skills and experience with statistical, spreadsheet, presentation and word processing software
Ability to leverage complex information into organized, illustrative presentation formats to influence decision-making
Strong planning and workflow management skills
Demonstrated ability to manage and shift priorities to meet day-to-day operational needs
Demonstrated ability to work with wide range of internal and external customers at all levels of authority
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

Experience leading projects preferred
Experience with relationship management preferred
Experience with database management preferred

Responsibilities

Develop, own and manage analytical tools and perform complex analyses supporting sourcing activities and organizational initiatives
Provide subject matter expertise to sourcing managers in support of sourcing data analysis
Perform research and structured analyses for complex, unique requests for information/requests for quote in an effort to fulfill business owner requirements
Build, own and manage sourcing templates and process flow templates, manage template and toolkits on an ongoing basis
Maintain vendor contract management system including configuration, testing and change management
Create non-disclosure and business associate agreements upon request and manage the review and approval process
Create and manage agreement records including contract dates (effective, termination, renewal, etc.)
Manage VMS reporting
Train others on vendor management system
Clarity administrator: manage time reporting process; create and manage reports (if/when applicable)
Maintain audit readiness; develop and manage process for peer reviews and own/manage Model Audit Review (MAR) roles and responsibilities
Create and manage financial reports
Manage Experian credit reports
Support procurement buyer (provide backup assistance for requisitions, purchase orders, inventory, ordering of goods/products, etc.)
The employee agrees to comply with CDPHP’s Corporate Compliance Policy, and all laws, rules, regulations and standards of conduct relating to the Corporate Compliance Policy and has a duty and obligation to report any suspected violations of any law, the standards of conduct or Corporate Compliance Policy to his or her immediate Supervisor, the fraud and abuse hotline, the Compliance Officer, the Compliance Director, Human Capital Management or the Chief Executive Officer.
Performs other duties as assigned