Support strategic sourcing initiatives by analyzing pricing, utilization, and market trends; run sourcing events using the OpenMarkets platform; negotiate with suppliers; build supplier relationships; and deliver actionable insights to improve hospital sourcing outcomes.
Overview
The Associate Sourcing Analyst plays a central role in strategic sourcing initiatives that deliver value for both hospitals and suppliers. Working with the OpenMarkets platform as a tool, this role focuses on analyzing opportunities, engaging trading partners, and driving efficient sourcing events.
This entry-level position is ideal for someone who is analytically curious, comfortable with technology, and eager to develop foundational skills in data-driven sourcing and healthcare supply chain strategy. You will help hospitals get fair pricing while enabling suppliers to move deals faster, creating mutually beneficial outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Negotiate and communicate with suppliers to help close deals and ensure smooth sourcing outcomes.
- Drive sourcing events with hospitals and suppliers to deliver fair pricing and faster deals.
- Analyze pricing, utilization, and market trends to uncover savings and strategic opportunities.
- Support the Optimizer product by helping suppliers and hospitals leverage its insights effectively.
- Build strong supplier relationships to enable collaboration and maximize value for both hospitals and suppliers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 0–2 years of experience in an analytical, operational, or client-facing environment.
- Strong Excel skills and comfort learning new technology platforms.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple initiatives.
- Clear communicator who can build trust and collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
- Curious and motivated to grow a career in strategic sourcing, healthcare supply chain, or supplier engagement.
Success Looks Like
- Drives sourcing events efficiently while balancing the needs of hospitals and suppliers.
- Builds strong, trusted relationships with trading partners and internal teams.
- Delivers actionable insights that influence sourcing decisions and improve outcomes.
- Uses the platform strategically to guide decisions, not just report data.
- Demonstrates rapid growth in strategic sourcing, supplier engagement, and analytical skills.
Top Skills
Excel
Openmarkets
Optimizer
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