Senior Analyst - Supply Chain Operations

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Senior Analyst in Supply Chain Operations to manage and analyze contract data, build data elements, and create reports to support compliance and decision-making.

The role requires a Bachelor degree and at least 3 years in a supply chain analytics role, with strong Excel skills and experience in contract administration; SAP experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or another field relevant to the duties performed, required.
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in a supply chain analytical role working with large volumes of complex information.
• Specific experience in contract administration, contract data management, or master data management, is preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for data analysis, validation, and reporting.
• Project Management and/or Lean certification(s) an asset.
• SAP experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain contract data elements across systems.
• Identify trends and exceptions in large datasets to support decisions.
• Create reports to support operational and compliance requirements.
• Prioritize work and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders to ensure data integrity.

Skills

Bachelor degree

3+ years exp

Contract administration

Excel data analysis

Project management

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Senior Analyst - Supply Chain Operations

Req ID: 225196
Location: Provincial Zone, The Thompson Building
Department: SCO CONTRACT MANAGEMENT - CNS
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: MGMT/NON-UnionManagement/Non UnionPosition
Posting Closing Date: 2-Sep-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Contract Management and working closely with the NSH Supply Chain team, the Senior Analyst provides expertise in managing and analyzing contract-related data. This is accomplished by combining a fundamental understanding of contract management and customer needs with expert skill in the use of large volumes of information, automated processes, and technology-driven systems to support decision-making, monitor data quality, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of contract records. The Senior Analyst is responsible for building and maintaining contract data elements, identifying trends, and exceptions, and creating reports to support operational and compliance requirements. The role requires the ability to effectively prioritize work, manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities, and communicate clearly and professionally with stakeholders through written, verbal, and in-person interactions.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or another field relevant to the duties performed, required.
• Minimum Three (3) years' experience in a supply chain analytical role working with large volumes of complex information
• Specific experience in contract administration, contract data management, or master data management, is preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for data analysis, validation, and reporting.
• Project Management and/or Lean certification(s) an asset.
• SAP experience strongly preferred.

More About You

• Demonstrated ability to maintain high volumes of contract data with a strong focus on accuracy, completeness, and data integrity.
• Experience leveraging automation, system functionality, and technology tools to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enhance data quality.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify data trends, exceptions, and potential risks within large datasets.
• Strong attention to detail with a demonstrated commitment to data governance, quality assurance, and process compliance.
• Highly proficient in information systems and technology, with the ability to learn and adapt to new tools and platforms.
• Proven ability to investigate discrepancies, perform root cause analysis, and resolve data-related issues.
• Ability to validate, interpret, and summarize complex information for a variety of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities and meet established deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and distributing reports, dashboards, and exception reporting to support business decision-making.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to establish collaborative working relationships across functional teams to support contract administration and business objectives.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to respond professionally and effectively to inquiries and requests.
• Critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions using data-driven insights.
• Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset.

A skills test will be performed for this position. Successful applicants will move on to the interview phase.

Hours

• Permanent full-time position, 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$39.05 - $47.84 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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