Analyst Advisory Services - Supply Chain Optimization

Premier, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Exercise classes onsite/online

Job summary

Premier, Inc. is seeking an Analyst for Advisory Services in Healthcare Supply Chain optimization. The role involves data extraction, analyses, and creating client-ready reports.

You will contribute to engagements, draft presentations, and support implementation of improvements while collaborating with Premier teams and client staff. You will participate in practice development, learn Premier technologies, and complete annual training as part of a dynamic advisory team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 0 years of applicable experience; strong analytical aptitude.
• Experience with healthcare analytics and data interpretation.
• Proficiency in Excel and data visualization/tools like Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Obtain data, perform analyses, and prepare verbal/graphic presentations for clients.
• Participate in practice development activities within Advisory Services or related service lines.
• Learn Premier technologies and services to support client projects.
• Complete required training annually.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

Healthcare analytics

Statistical tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

R

Python

SAS

Job description

Analyst Advisory Services - Supply Chain Optimization

What you will be doing: The Analyst works collaboratively within a team of highly qualified Advisory consultants to deliver performance improvement to healthcare systems. This position will be primarily responsible for performing billable work for clients. The role of the Analyst is to actively participate within an engagement team to determine our client’s needs, analyze and interpret data, evaluate potential solutions, develop presentation materials, and assist in the implementation of recommended improvements. The Analyst participates in all aspects of an engagement including identifying issues, forming hypotheses, planning, and participating in interviews, conducting analyses, synthesizing conclusions into insights and recommendations, synthesizing information into cohesive presentations for various audiences and helping to implement change. The analyst will work in a team environment and provide input and support to team deliverables and presentations during each phase of a project. The Analyst interacts with clients and is expected to build working relationships within the Premier/Client team. This position takes a broad approach to problem solving and develops an understanding of our client’s needs and expectations. Analysts are required to also participate in Premier internal activities including practice development, required, and approved educational opportunities throughout the year, and learning the various technologies Premier offers to its clients. Additionally, the Analyst should: Maintain utilization targets for client billable projects Create value through meaningful client interactions, data analytics and insights, and team participation on client projects Create value for the Advisory practice through meaningful participation on practice related activities aimed at growing and enriching the Practice as a whole or individual Service Lines within the Practice.

• Responsibility #1 – 60% Obtain data, executes or coordinates analyses, initiates interpretations and conclusions, and prepares verbal and graphic presentations, using methods that are professionally sound and efficient relative to project objectives and conform to standards of the firm. Generate billings revenue by conducting assigned analyses, write and prepare reports, and assist clients in implementing desired changes. Define detailed business requirements by working in tandem with team members to effectively interview clients to clarify project objectives; document customer “wants” and “needs.” Create and prepare presentations and deliverables for client audiences that communicate strategy and outcomes. Actively listens for market opportunities on current engagements and collaborative networks and communicates potential leads to managers. Deliver content for projects.
• Responsibility #2 – 20% Participate in practice development activities for the Advisory Services Practice overall or for Service Lines within the Practice.
• Responsibility #3 – 15% Learn Premier based technologies and services.
• Responsibility #4 – 5% Complete all required training requirements on an annual basis.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience: Years of Applicable Experience - 0 or more years Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required) Preferred Qualifications Skills: Awareness of: Medical Device, pharmaceutical, and healthcare market trends and key hospital competitor’s activities; client and healthcare industry, complex analytics containing "what if" scenario planning, financial scenarios (cost and reimbursement) and combining multiple data sets Understand risk management practices; identifies, communicates, and responds to potential risks and escalates issues to manager Assist in determining client needs by gathering and researching data, utilizing common tools and analytical methods Statistical tools (R. Python, SAS, Matlab, etc.) preferred, Power BI preferred, Advanced Excel skills required, Tableau, Business Intelligence Experience: Experience in healthcare, business or finance analytics Demonstrated interest in healthcare finance, operations and supply chain. Demonstrated capability to act in a self-directed role, prioritize workload and show value from their efforts Education: Bachelor's degree Lean Process Improvement; Six Sigma Additional Job Requirements: Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines Attention to detail Operate computer programs and software Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats. Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public) Making independent decisions Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Working Conditions: Remote Travel Requirements: Travel 81-100% within the US Physical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Premier’s compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier’s internal salary range for this role is $62,000 - $93,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.

Qualified full-time and part-time employees also receive access to the following benefits:

• Health
• dental
• vision
• life and disability insurance 401k retirement program Paid time off Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Employees receive: Perks and discounts Access to on-site and online exercise classes

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [e-mail] or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.357.0022.

Premier at a glance: Granted World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere, 2008-2026 Named U.S. News & World Report, Best Companies to Work For (2023, 2024, 2025) Accredited by Forbes: America’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2024-2025 Given Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultants- Healthcare Management Awarded Cigna Workforce Designation Gold Level Recipient (2016,2017,2019,2020,2021,2022,2023,2025) For a listing of all of our awards, please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website.