Title: Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Location: Newark NJ

Duration: 03 Months

Pay Rate: $30-$35/hr

Job Description:

Job Summary :

The position is responsible for assisting in the selection, development, negotiation, and execution of contracts that cover a wide variety of specifications and commercial items or services. The incumbent will also be responsible for gathering and presenting utilization and spend information for the purpose of building and managing sourcing category strategies.

• Works with internal clients to integrate procurement processes and policies into regular business practice, including assisting with accurate completion of Workday processes and compliance with procurement policies.

• Works with Strategic Sourcing Staff, internal clients and external suppliers on the creation, dissemination, and management of RF(x) and related activities.

• Procures goods and services as assigned via eProcurement tools. Evaluates products and services for overall value (including price, quality, etc.)

• In coordination with other members of the Strategic Sourcing team, internal clients, and suppliers - Obtain quotes; conduct cost analysis; and participate and price and term/condition negotiations.

• 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 required.

Knowledge

• Preferred - 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)