Analyst Strategic Sourcing - Remote

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* Full time

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* ** POSITION PURPOSE*
* The Strategic Sourcing Analyst plays a key role in the day-to-day operations within the Strategic Sourcing division of Supply Chain Management.  The goal is to provide strategic support to the Sourcing Managers via a variety of essential activities, therefore, allowing the Managers to focus on higher level projects with significantly more risk. Together, this focus on activities will support the division in obtaining annual financial goals.

The responsibilities of the Analyst are complex and varied but include functions ranging from handling the competitive bidding process for low to low-medium risk (but high volume) projects involving direct & indirect commodities and/or services; drafting contracts, contract amendments, and RFP/RFQ information; as well as partnering with the Supply Chain Informatics System (SCIS) team to ensure proper audit and reporting outcomes.

The Analyst routinely handles and is exposed to confidential information.

** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*
* Knows, understands, incorporates and demonstrates the mission, vision and core values of Trinity Health in behaviors, practices and decisions.

Maintains knowledge of the Group Purchasing Organization's (GPO) and Trinity's contract portfolio to leverage and utilize appropriate agreements.  Coordinates and maintains system compliance by optimizing these agreements. Has a thorough understanding of the review and analysis process to ensure a timely turn around on agreement approvals.

Works closely with the legal department and sourcing manager in the drafting and analyzing of communications between the organization and contracted partners.  Communications may include a variety of items such as: routine correspondence, contract amendments and business agreements.  Responsible for ensuring correct distribution, tracking, and understanding of said communications.  Handles or assists in handling contract compliance issues based on complexity.

In conjunction with Sourcing Managers, supports competitive bidding process on direct and indirect supplies/services/equipment; pre-qualifies suppliers, supports RFP/RFI creation, accumulates responses, reviews product/service information to determine applicability and any outliers. Involvement of Sourcing Manager varies based upon complexity, level of risk and knowledge/experience of Analyst.

Drafts and completes execution of amendments to extend contract terms, participation of facilities, addition of products/or services, or other amendment requirements, as determined by contract requirements or as directed by Sourcing management leadership.

Analyzes markets to determine vendor sources and product availability.  Supports development of fact bases for major purchasing categories, including detailed understanding of descriptions of the product/service/equipment offerings and price points; recommended suppliers; understanding capabilities of current suppliers.

Lends support for contract management system(s).  May include duties such as supervising audits on database information, producing reports from contract management system, reviewing information input by Sourcing Manager, suggesting processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness of contract systems and overall general support of processes surrounding contract management.

Works with other Supply Chain verticals to support processes and procedures that optimize the value of the Trinity Health-Supplier relationship.

Serves as a contact for RHM management-team members as it relates to purchasing/sourcing issues. Provides guidance and investigates issues raised by ministries related to contracts.

Supports and contributes to process improvement that provides cost savings, increased efficiencies and enhanced customer service.

Maintains a working knowledge of the Trinity Health Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct; as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.

** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*
* Thorough knowledge of supply chain principles and practices normally obtained through…