Strategic Sourcing Analyst - Supply Chain Management

Texas Health Resources•Arlington, TX

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Analyst supports supply chain category strategies by providing pricing comparisons, utilization analytics, supplier benchmarking, and market basket analyses to identify savings opportunities. The role conducts spend analytics and analyzes data to develop recommendations for sourcing initiatives. It evaluates supplier responses across pricing, service levels, clinical equivalency, and contractual terms, identifying savings proposals and opportunities for optimization and standardization. The analyst collaborates with Strategic Sourcing, Value Analysis, and Procure-To-Pay resources to resolve supplier issues, including recalls and price discrepancies. The position also maintains accurate and consistent data across sourcing tools, analytics platforms, and reporting outputs, and assists the Sourcing Specialist and Program Directors with other RFP-related activities. This is a hybrid, full-time position based at Texas Health Resources, 612 E. Lamar, with day hours of 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., 40 hours per week, and in-office work as needed. The position is an individual contributor role.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or an associate's degree in business, finance, or a healthcare-related field.
With an associate's degree, at least 2 years of experience in data analytics, including financial analysis and quantitative and qualitative assessment in supply chain, healthcare, or a related industry.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and data-driven skills.
Effective communication skills and a customer-service-oriented approach.
Cross-functional collaboration skills.
Understanding of sourcing and contracting principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Change-management skills.
Ability to self-start, multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a healthcare-related field.

Responsibilities

Provide pricing comparisons, utilization analytics, supplier benchmarking, and market basket analyses to support category strategies and identify savings opportunities.
Conduct spend analytics, analyze data, and use results to drive recommendations for sourcing initiatives.
Evaluate and compare supplier responses for pricing, service levels, clinical equivalency, and contractual terms, including identifying savings proposals and optimization or standardization opportunities.
Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing, Value Analysis, and Procure-To-Pay resources associated with assigned categories to resolve supplier issues, such as recalls and price discrepancies.
Maintain data accuracy and consistency across sourcing tools, analytics platforms, and reporting outputs.
Assist the Sourcing Specialist and Program Directors with other RFP-related activities.