Senior Supply Chain Analyst -Pharmacy Procurement Operations

The salary range for this position is $42.74 - $55.56 (Hourly Rate).

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located .org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and a culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

• This position is ON SITE in Grayslake, IL
• Hours are 8am - 4:30pm (start time can be flexible)
• LOCAL APPLICANTS will be given priority, no relocation bonus available

The Senior Supply Chain Analyst reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine (NM), adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Compile and analyze reports to identify opportunities for cost savings, improved supply utilization, standardization, and process improvement; evaluate findings and make recommendations to leadership.
• Identify potential cost savings opportunities for products currently in use through review and analysis of group purchasing contracts and market data.
• Design and development of metrics, dashboards and reports for all Supply Chain areas that measure performance and drive efficiencies and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Partner with Strategic Sourcing, Value Analysis, and Contracting Services teams by creating ad‑hoc vendor‑specific, competitor and industry reports throughout the vendor negotiation process.
• Work with clinical managers and Strategic Sourcing Managers to track compliance with supply utilization protocols for high dollar specialty items, i.e. knee & hip implants, spine implants, and cardiac pacemakers.
• Review and/or support the maintenance of the People Soft master item file and approve item additions/deletions to ensure they are current.
• Test and audit contract performance to ensure that accurate pricing data is maintained in Vendor, Purchasing, and patient billing systems.
• Identify, via audit process, opportunities to recover payments based on inconsistencies in pricing or other non‑financial terms (e.g., shipping fees, restocking fees).
• Assist in the development of systems, policies and procedures for the effective management and control of supply expenditures.
• Gather data and conduct analyses to prepare Request for Proposal and Competitive Market Assessment documents, including People…