Purchasing Analyst

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc is seeking a Purchasing Analyst to transform data from Finance, IT and vendors into actionable supply chain insights. You will support contract management, pricing validation, and reporting to guide decisions across clinical and business lines.

A BA/BS in a related field and 3+ years of procure-to-pay experience are required, with strong Excel skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare environment on Massachusetts' Cape Cod campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of procure-to-pay or procurement experience.
• Ability to develop reports, analyze data and present findings.
• Healthcare supply chain background preferred.
• Excel proficiency with formulas, V-lookups, and Pivot Tables.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Multitask and meet tight deadlines.
• Understanding of supply chain, inventory management and purchasing systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager to review, upload and maintain contracts in contract repository and flag expiring contracts 90 days prior.
• Assist in collecting consignment contracts and schedule A documents; review inventory reports.
• Develop reports to support procurement, including root cause analysis and vendor scorecards.
• Utilize systems such as ECRI to validate benchmarked pricing and prepare for review.
• Provide usage analysis, attend meetings, and create/update product evaluation forms for Value Analysis.
• Review and process vendor recalls; distribute to end users and track responses.
• Support training for supply chain staff in Supply Chain and PeopleSoft.
• Develop data analyses based on system information using Microsoft reporting tools.
• Ensure contract terms align with corporate strategy and guidelines.
• Document training material, reporting functionality and processes.
• Identify process improvement opportunities; participate in ERP/Finance meetings.
• Collaborates with Finance and IT staff; ability to work independently on multiple initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned; support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Report development

Communication skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Problem solving

Inventory management understanding

Supply chain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Healthcare, Finance or Business Administration

Tools

PeopleSoft

ERP systems

ECRI

Microsoft reporting tools

Job description

Purchasing Analyst (260818-50014090)

Purpose of Position : The Purchasing Analyst uses their skills and knowledge to collect, analyze, interpret, and summarize data and provides actionable data to all members of the Supply Chain. Interacts with Finance, IT, Vendors and all end user departments across the system to creates actionable Supply Chain reports. Serves as an advisor to internal customers and the Supply Chain teams by providing decision support and recommendations across multiple clinical and/or business lines.

Description

• Assists the Manager to review, upload and maintain contracts in contract repository . Identifies and communicates expiring contracts a minimum of 90 days before the expiration date.
• Assist in the collection of consignment contracts and schedule A documents . Coordinates periodic review of inventory reports for insurance and financial purposes.
• Supports the Purchasing Manager by developing reports to support the procurement functions that may include root cause analysis, Vendor Scorecards, and general order management reporting.
• Utilize s all available software, systems and subscriptions such as ECRI to validate and/or establish benchmarked product/equipment pricing and forward to Senior Manage ment and clinical departments for review and negotiation as requested
• Providing usage analysis, ordering samples, attending meetings, and creating, updating and consolidating product evaluation forms in support of the Value Analysis program.
• Review and process all vendor recalls. Distributes to end users for corrective measures, tracks responses and returns signed acknowledgement forms to vendor . Files all completed recalls for future reference.
• Supports and participates in training for all supply chain staff in use of Supply Chain management and PeopleSoft applications .
• Develop s and r un s data analysis based on system information using Microsoft reporting tools .
• Ensure contract terms are consistent with the corporate contracting strategy and are negotiated within the established legal operational and financial guidelines as established by Supply Chain Leadership.
• Documents training material, reporting functionality and processes related to responsibilities.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities .
• Attends Cross-functional ERP, Supply Chain and Finance meetings, may be responsible for action items identified during meetings.
• Collaborates with Finance and IT staff .
• Ability to work independently and on multiple initiatives simultaneously .
• Other duties as assigned
• Challenges current working practices; identifies process improvement opportunities and presents recommendations and solutions to management. Engages and commits to the organization’s culture of continuous improvement by actively participating , supporting, and promoting CCHC Pillars of Excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) in Supply Chain, Healthcare , Finance or Business Administration preferred , or equivalent related experience.
• 3 + years of Relevant experience in or supporting the procure to pay process.
• Demonstrated ability to develop reports, analyze data and present findings.
• Healthcare supply chain background preferred .
• Excel p roficiency working with formulas, V-look-up and Pivot Tables.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills .
• Strong verbal and written communication skills .
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to multitask , prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving skills and creative thinking.
• Understanding of supply chain principles, inventory management, and purchasing systems

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department : HCI-Purchasing

Hiring Pay Range : $ 0 - $ 0

which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement.