Strategic Vendor & Contract Analyst

Henry Ford Health; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Vendor Management professional to oversee daily operations and ensure compliance with the Transparent Sourcing Policy. You will analyze data, support procurement strategies, and drive cost savings across expenditures and supplier relationships.

The role emphasizes data analysis of market conditions, price trends, and spend utilization, along with coordinating third-party risk assessments and vendor due diligence in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3–5 years analytical role experience in healthcare or supply chain preferred.
• Analytical ability to gather and interpret data from multiple sources and manage multiple projects.
• Experience with procure-to-pay solutions such as Zycus or Coupa preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication to interact with hospital personnel and vendors.
• Ability to translate data into clear reports using standard software.

Responsibilities

• Manage data and records for purchasing and vendor management activities.
• Monitor day-to-day purchase requests for policy compliance.
• Assist departments in attaining qualified bidders and maintain supplier and diverse vendor lists.
• Collect data and report metrics on policy conformance and goals.
• Prepare market research reports and identify cost drivers and trends.
• Analyze cost spend impacts and forecast projections from data (e.g., admissions/discharges).
• Conduct supplier pricing audits to ensure contract compliance and price integrity.
• Support quarterly/ semi-annual business reviews with key vendors.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Verbal and written comms

Confidentiality & composure

Procure-to-pay systems (Zycus/Coupa)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Healthcare Administration

Tools

Zycus

Coupa

Job description

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Vendor Management professional to oversee daily operations and ensure compliance with the Transparent Sourcing Policy. You will analyze data, support procurement strategies, and drive cost savings across expenditures and supplier relationships.

The role emphasizes data analysis of market conditions, price trends, and spend utilization, along with coordinating third-party risk assessments and vendor due diligence in a healthcare setting.