Sourcing Analyst

Job Title: Sourcing Analyst
Job Location: Newark, NJ
Job Duration: 6 Months (Possibilities of Extension)
Payrate: $30 - $35/hr. on w2
Work Schedule:

• In office two days of the week, generally combination of Tuesday, Wednesday and or Thursday.

Job Summary:

• This is an junior level position responsible for the cost efficient and effective procurement of goods and services.
• 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 RFP.
• 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.
• Acts as first tier problem resolution concerning quality, deliveries, Accounts Payable issues, outstanding items, damaged goods and incorrect shipments.
• Assists other Strategic Sourcing staff with special projects.
• Generates queries and reports from the appropriate Strategic Sourcing systems for internal customers as requested.

Education:

• Bachelor Degree preferred or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience in strategic sourcing/procurement field preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• 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).