Sr. Contract Analyst

Premier Inc.•New York, NY

16h•$72,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Embedded Contract Analyst serves as a strategic analytics partner, leveraging deep expertise in healthcare analytics platforms, contract optimization, supply chain intelligence, and data-driven performance improvement to support member cost savings initiatives and enhance revenue growth opportunities. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering high-impact analytic solutions that optimize GPO value, contract utilization, clinical and supply chain performance, and member engagement outcomes. The Senior Embedded Contract Analyst partners closely with executive leadership, commercial teams, sourcing stakeholders, and member organizations nationwide to translate complex data into actionable insights that drive measurable financial and operational improvements. The ideal candidate possesses advanced knowledge of healthcare data ecosystems, business intelligence platforms, analytic methodologies, data governance standards, and process optimization strategies. This individual acts as both a subject matter expert and embedded analyst, proactively identifying opportunities to improve analytic capabilities, streamline workflows, resolve complex data challenges, and support strategic growth initiatives across the organization. In addition to executing advanced analytics deliverables, this role provides mentorship, training, and operational guidance to analysts while supporting the evolution of scalable analytics processes, technologies, and member-facing solutions.

Requirements

4 or more years of applicable experience
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Advanced healthcare analytics and healthcare supply chain expertise
Deep knowledge of analytic platforms, business intelligence tools, and data visualization technologies
Strong understanding of healthcare data architecture, governance, and data quality management
Expertise in spend analytics, contract optimization, sourcing analytics, and supply market analysis
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and enterprise analytics/reporting platforms
Experience with BI tools, SQL/data extraction processes, and large-scale data manipulation
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to synthesize complex data into executive-level insights and strategic recommendations
Proven ability to manage competing priorities and lead cross-functional collaboration initiatives
Strong communication, presentation, stakeholder engagement, and consultative partnership skills
Ability to mentor, train, and influence less experienced analysts and team members
Experience supporting operational transformation, process improvement, and analytics modernization efforts
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to work independently while driving accountability and execution excellence
Experience in healthcare, healthcare technology, supply chain, GPO, or business intelligence environments preferred
Significant experience developing and delivering complex analytical solutions and executive reporting
Experience supporting strategic cost savings, operational efficiency, or revenue enhancement initiatives
Demonstrated expertise presenting clinical, operational, and financial analytics to leadership and member stakeholders
Experience working with enterprise analytics tools, healthcare datasets, and performance improvement initiatives preferred
Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines
Attention to detail
Operate computer programs and software
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.
Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)
Making independent decisions
Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver executive-level, member-ready analytic solutions that support contract optimization, supply chain savings initiatives, revenue enhancement, and clinical performance improvement opportunities.
Serve as a strategic embedded analytics advisor to members and internal stakeholders by translating complex healthcare, sourcing, and utilization data into actionable business insights.
Lead advanced spend analytics, contract penetration analysis, utilization trending, benchmark reporting, and opportunity identification across complex contract categories.
Utilize deep expertise in business intelligence platforms, analytic tools, large healthcare data sets, and reporting technologies to support data-driven decision making.
Analyze and interpret large, complex datasets to identify cost savings opportunities, operational inefficiencies, compliance gaps, and revenue-driving strategies.
Partner with leadership to continuously improve analytics methodologies, reporting frameworks, automation opportunities, and data governance processes.
Troubleshoot complex data integrity, platform, reporting, and tool-related issues; provide root cause analysis and coordinate resolution across functional teams.
Support the design, optimization, and implementation of scalable analytics processes, workflows, and reporting standards that enhance member experience and operational efficiency.
Maintain advanced knowledge of Premier data sources, supply chain technologies, contract structures, sourcing strategies, and healthcare operational workflows.
Act as a subject matter expert for Supply Chain ITS tools, including data extraction, validation, transformation, upload management, and reporting optimization.
Provide mentorship, onboarding, and technical guidance to analysts and cross-functional team members on analytics tools, reporting standards, and best practices.
Prioritize and manage multiple complex deliverables in a fast-paced environment while ensuring accuracy, quality, and on-time execution.
Support member operation plans by understanding account-specific nuances, reporting requirements, strategic priorities, and engagement objectives.
Generate ad hoc analyses, executive summaries, and strategic reporting to support member retention, growth initiatives, and Premier commercial objectives.
Collaborate with account management, sourcing, clinical, and operational teams to ensure rapid issue escalation, resolution, and continuous service improvement.
Support the continued evolution of analytics capabilities by identifying opportunities for process automation, reporting optimization, technology enhancements, and scalable analytic solutions.
Contribute to enterprise initiatives focused on maximizing member supply chain savings, operational performance, and clinical improvement outcomes.
Provide strategic insights related to data architecture, analytic performance, system optimization, and emerging business intelligence technologies.
Participate in cross-functional initiatives supporting regional operations, sourcing strategy, member engagement, and enterprise growth objectives.
Maintain a strong understanding of organizational structure, product portfolios, analytics solutions, and value-added service offerings.
Develop expertise in supply chain collaborative structures, member eligibility requirements, contracting methodologies, and operational governance models.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance analytic maturity, reporting standardization, and overall member value realization.