Sourcing Analyst

The Ohio State University • City of Niagara Falls, NY

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About The Position

The Sourcing Analyst is assigned to lower spend/lower complexity commodity products and/or services (e.g. approximately 10 categories) and works closely with Commodity Managers who are responsible for sourcing and negotiating contracts. The Sourcing Analyst manages projects under the direction of a Commodity Manager and assists with sourcing projects. This position manages key components of public bidding events, and assists post-negotiation, assures critical steps are taken for contract implementation. Sourcing Analyst may assist with contract renewals and extensions, and renegotiate delivery, discounts, payment terms and/or freight terms on existing contracts. The Sourcing Analyst is also responsible for monitoring data to identify opportunities for cost savings, standardization or process improvements. The position serves as a resource for the buyer team when special requests, item updates and/or supplier issues are escalated for a Sourcing decision. Contract continuity and supplier management are key components of this position. The Sourcing Analyst assists in contract review, initiates supplier screening and on-boarding, and secures and initiates the load of critical product/service information into applicable systems. The Sourcing Analyst also supports Value Analysis with new product reviews/introductions, product recalls, new product implementations and product conversions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare or other related field
• 2 years of experience in purchasing ideally in a healthcare environment

Benefits

• An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.
• Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.
• Get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees