Sourcing Procurement Analyst
About The Position
American Health Network, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Sourcing Procurement Analyst to join their team in Indiana OR Ohio. This role is field-based and requires regular travel to various locations as part of daily responsibilities. The Sourcing Procurement Analyst is responsible for effective, organization-wide purchasing of services, materials and supplies to maximize cost efficiencies, price leverage, and quality while also identifying and mitigating risk to the organization. This position typically oversees the development of broad internal policies and strategies, specific parameters for procurement, vendor selection, and negotiation. The position will be based at American Health Network's CSO in Indianapolis, IN and is not being considered for telecommute. The role is full-time, Monday - Friday, with flexibility to work any 8-hour shift schedule between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. The company offers 3-4 weeks of on-the-job training, with some training onsite.
Requirements
- High School Diploma / GED OR equivalent work experience
- Must be 18 years of age OR older
- 3+ years of experience working in purchasing / procurement or a clinical environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook
- Valid Driver’s License
- Ability to travel 10%25 to different sites on a monthly basis
- Ability to work full time Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 9:00am - 5:00pm
Nice To Haves
- Experience in purchasing or procurement for a healthcare organization
- Experience with procure-to-pay software
Responsibilities
- Develop strategies that maximize operational efficiencies and cost effectiveness of the entire supply chain that promotes LEAN methods in all process improvement undertakings
- Ensure that all sourcing and procurement activities support and are aligned with supply chain strategies
- Establish roles/responsibilities with stakeholders
- Support/manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Evaluate demand forecasts and budgets
- Understand and drive new customer requirements
- Drive supplier consolidation and leverage spend across the enterprise
- Perform needs analysis/gather business requirements
- Understand/analyze the applicable market
- Implement and manage new Procure-to-pay system
- Ensure adherence to applicable business standards and requirements
- Coordinate and lead vendor visits
- Manage contract documents
- Utilize contract management systems
- Ensure alignment with business and financial goals
- Presales consulting - buyer assistance
- Program management
- Identify and evaluate regulations that impact vendor oversight
- Set vendor management standards
- Develop and monitor vendor management performance plans
- Develop and ensure compliance with vendor management regulatory and contractual compliance plans
- Reporting
- Analytics
- Technology/tools assessment, implementation and management
- Cost-saving activities
- Coordination of Sourcing and Procurement communications (internal/external)
- Performs all other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
