Sourcing Contract Analyst - Purchasing

Position: SOURCING CONTRACT ANALYST - PURCHASING
Position Summary

The primary purpose of the Sourcing Contract Analyst is to be accountable and responsible for analytical duties related to contracting and negotiating supplies, services, and equipment throughout the Aultman Health Foundation (AHF); ensure appropriate utilization of contracts by Aultman colleagues; and evaluate products and services under consideration for procurement. The role is critical in supporting clinical and operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective sourcing within the healthcare environment.

Department Summary

Aultman's Sourcing and Contracting Department leads the development and execution of supply chain strategies for clinical and non-clinical products and services, overseeing more than $500 million in annual contractual expenditures. The department drives cost optimization, standardization, and supplier performance management while collaborating closely with clinicians, physicians, executive leadership, and other departments to support high-quality, cost-effective patient care. Through advanced analytics, robust supplier management, and continuous process improvement, the team ensures strategic alignment with the organization's mission and values, fostering a culture of partnership and operational excellence across the health system.

Qualifications

• The Sourcing Contract Analyst requires a Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

• Clinical experience or familiarity with healthcare environments is highly desired

• Experience working with electronic procurement, Electronic Resource Process (ERP), Group Purchasing Organization (GPO), Inventory, and contract management systems.

• Advanced knowledge of computer systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.

• Six Sigma or Lean Experience preferred.

Department Qualifications

• Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance,

• Adhere to organizational dress code standards.

• The Sourcing Contract Analyst will demonstrate a collaborative mindset, working effectively across purchasing, clinical, and administrative teams.

• Maintain a consistently positive, proactive, and solution-focused attitude.

• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Skills

• The Sourcing Contract Analyst will require strong multitasking skills and ability to complete multiple functions daily.

• Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

• Require problem solving skills and a positive attitude.

• Excellent oral and written communications skills.

Department Skills

• The Sourcing Contract Analyst will possess advanced negotiation skills and deep knowledge of healthcare sourcing and contracting protocols and best practices.

• Demonstrate ability to build collaborative relationships with physicians, clinical staff, and internal stakeholders across the organization.

• Ability to manage projects to completion.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Maintain knowledge base of healthcare industry trends, product developments, and the healthcare GPO industry.

• Utilize Infor ERP, Vizient GPO, and other supply chain analytical tools to identify potential cost reduction opportunities.

• Use data to measure supply outcomes, contract compliance, quality, standardization, and enable improvement.

• Assist with identifying and developing cost reduction strategies, implementation plans and analyzing the financial impact of supply and service contracts to maximize the organization's financial performance while maintaining clinical outcomes.

• Work closely with key stakeholders, including clinical, physician, and executive leadership, to understand needs and priorities while also guiding them in recognizing contract requirements and associated metrics.

• Effectively manage vendor relationships to align with the organization's mission and goals. Monitor supplier performance, facilitating regular business reviews, and ensure alignment with hospital objectives. Monitor compliance with GPO and/or Local contracts and standardization initiatives.

• Partner with vendors and suppliers to assure that they are adhering to Aultman's Health Care Industry Representatives' policies and procedures and communicate the importance of participation in Aultman's vendor compliance program.

• Collaborate with legal, IT, and compliance teams to ensure contracts meet all regulatory and operational requirements.

• Coordinate with IT and Clinical Engineering departments to assess new technologies, digital health solutions, and medical devices for contract negotiation and implementation.

• The Sourcing Contract Analyst will assist the Contract Administrator in establishing and maintaining contracts database system to track, monitor, and record contract data for the healthcare network. This includes ensuring all contract details for all GPO National, Local, Direct and other contract types are up-to-date and accessible for audits and compliance reviews.

• Work with Procurement Specialists to ensure supply, capital and…