What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Analyst position at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center?
Job Description
Healthcare Sourcing Analysts are assigned to designated commodities (i.e., products and/or services) and work closely with Commodity Managers who are responsible for sourcing and negotiating contracts. This position assists with sourcing, including public bidding events, post-negotiation, assures critical steps are taken for contract implementation. Sourcing Analysts may execute contract renewals and extensions, and renegotiate delivery, discounts, payment terms and/or freight terms on existing contracts. The Sourcing Analyst is also responsible for monitoring data to identify opportunities for cost savings, standardization or process improvements. The position serves as a resource for the buyer team when special requests, item updates and/or supplier issues are escalated for a Sourcing decision. Contract continuity and supplier management are key components of this position. The Sourcing Analyst assists in contract review, initiates supplier screening and on-boarding, and secures and initiates the load of critical product/service information into applicable systems. The Sourcing Analyst also supports Value Analysis with new product reviews/introductions, product recalls, new product implementations and product conversions.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Level Degree
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or other analytical discipline with at least 2 year's of sourcing experience, or procurement in general and medical commodities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.