Business Professional - Sourcing Analyst

Job Title: Business Professional - Sourcing Analyst

Location: Newark, NJ

Job Summary:

• Junior level position responsible for cost-efficient and effective procurement of goods and services.
• Assists in the selection, development, negotiation, and execution of contracts covering a wide variety of specifications and commercial items or services.
• Responsible for gathering and presenting utilization and spend information to build and manage sourcing category strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Works with internal clients to integrate procurement processes and policies into regular business practice.
• Assists with accurate completion of Workday processes and compliance with procurement policies.
• Collaborates with Strategic Sourcing Staff, internal clients, and external suppliers on RF related activities.
• Procures goods and services as assigned via eProcurement tools; evaluates products and services for overall value.
• Coordinates with Strategic Sourcing team, internal clients, and suppliers to obtain quotes, conduct cost analysis, and participate in price and term/condition negotiations.
• Acts as first-tier problem resolution concerning quality, deliveries, Accounts Payable issues, outstanding items, damaged goods, and incorrect shipments.
• Assists other Strategic Sourcing staff with special projects.
• Generates queries and reports from the appropriate Strategic Sourcing systems for internal customers as requested.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor Degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 1-2 years of experience in strategic sourcing/procurement field preferred.

Knowledge:

• Preferred knowledge of Healthcare Industry, Contracting (Legal), Finance, Technology, Workday.
• Requires an ability to think analytically.
• Requires good oral, written, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Requires good PC skills (MS Office).
• Prefers working knowledge of eProcurement systems (i.e. Workday, Icertis, Cognos).