Procurement Analyst

Summary: Luminis Health is seeking a Procurement Analyst who will bridge the roles of Buyer and Contract Administrator. The role involves optimizing the procurement process, ensuring compliance with policies, and enhancing supplier relationships while driving cost efficiency and quality in purchasing decisions. Responsibilities: - Assist Contract Administrators, Capital Analyst and Value Analysis Manager in the development and implementation of purchasing strategies to optimize costs - Assists with loading contracts and contract pricing into departmental tools and systems - Assist in planning and coordination of large RFP initiatives - Reviews and process purchase orders and requisitions as needed to backfill purchasing department - Creation of Contract and Capital purchase orders - Assist purchasing in closing and canceling back orders as well as forecasting adjustments for inventory items to prevent overstocking or stock outs - Coordinates with logistics to ensure timely delivery of goods, accurate receipts, and resolution of any supply issues to prevent material shortages or delays - Assists purchasing in triaging and clearing of match exceptions to meet departmental goals - Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to purchasing and primary distributor performance - Utilizes Supply Disruption Manager Tool to analyze and inform on potential concerns or opportunities in our purchasing data - Prepares and presents reports on purchasing activities and performance such as morning huddle scorecard and primary distributor performance - Manages recall management tool and procedure to ensure compliance with System Policy - Maintains and improves relationships with suppliers through Bid list development, MBE program enrollment and validation, ensuring supplier onboarding is complete, pricing accuracy and timely payments are made - Participates in supplier audits and assessments - Assists leadership in the implementation of departmental initiatives, procurement special projects, software and tools - Supports the development of procurement policies and procedures Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience - Computer skills required in word processing, Excel spreadsheets, database management and web based analytics - Excellent analytical, written, interpersonal, independent thinking and communication skills required - Detail oriented Required Skills: Contract management, Purchasing, Purchase order processing, Inventory forecasting, Logistics coordination, Supply chain analysis, Supplier relationship management, Supplier onboarding, Supplier audit participation, Procurement policy development, Microsoft Excel, Database management, Web-based analytics, Analytical skills, Independent thinking Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year), Paid Time Off, Tuition Assistance Benefits, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees, Wellness Programs, Employee Assistance Programs and more