Sourcing Analyst (CEMI)

Cornell University•Ithaca, NY

21h•Remote

About The Position

The Sourcing Analyst (CEMI) will support Weill Cornell Medicine Procurement by driving strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to advance meaningful improvements in procurement operations, identify cost-saving opportunities, strengthen supplier relationships, and support enterprise-wide transformation efforts through the Cornell Experience Modernization Initiative (CEMI). The ideal candidate is a strong problem solver with excellent analytical, project management, and communication skills who enjoys collaborating with stakeholders and using data to improve business outcomes.

Requirements

Prior experience in the clinical research environment or an academic medical center.
Highly organized.
Strong project management skills.
Strong contract negotiation skills.
Strong business procurement skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
A Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field with at least three years of experience in procurement including strategic sourcing, supplier management and development, and data analysis or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience supporting procurement activities such as sourcing, supplier management, and data analysis.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and concisely in verbal and written formats to a wide variety of constituents required while building and maintaining solid working and collaborative relationships with a broad range of people.
Strong attention to detail, organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to independently plan, prioritize, and manage responsibilities and multiple projects to meet competing deadlines while working under pressure.
Motivation, self-direction and operate with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a complex, high demand environment with experience in using reasoning skills and sound judgment in the identification and investigation of complex issues.
Ability to work well in an ever-changing environment and bring stability to the role and its function.
Strong customer service skills with the ability to work productively in a team-based environment.
A commitment to professional development.
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Nice To Haves

MBA or progress toward an advanced degree
Experience with sourcing events (RFX) and procurement analytics
Familiarity with procurement or ERP systems (e.g., Workday, Ariba, and Jagger)
Exposure to contract review or supplier management
Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPM, NAEP, ISM)

Responsibilities

Identify value-added and cost-saving opportunities through data analysis and stakeholder engagement.
Analyze procurement data to support strategic sourcing decisions and validate business opportunities.
Manage sourcing and procurement projects from planning through implementation.
Conduct competitive sourcing events (RFX), including bid development, vendor communications, and proposal evaluation.
Track, measure, and report project savings and key performance metrics.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
Support tactical sourcing activities across a variety of product and service categories.
Help strengthen supply chain continuity and identify opportunities to mitigate supply risks.
Prepare and deliver presentations highlighting project outcomes, recommendations, and savings.
Support organizational initiatives, including the Cornell Experience Modernization Initiative (CEMI), through data collection, system evaluation, and process improvement efforts.
Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance procurement operations and improve the end-user experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care options
Generous retirement contributions
Access to wellness programs
Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
Health and personal leave
Three weeks of vacation
13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1.
Two additional floating holidays
Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program
Tuition aid for external education
Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program