SOURCING ANALYST

Occupational Summary

Collect and organize data to analyze procurement activity for Duke University/Duke University Health System in order to determine methods of improving service and lowering cost.

Work Performed

• Conduct analysis of commodity volumes, buying habits, and vendor performance.
• Use procurement software system to generate reports for analysis.
• Determine non labor impact of supply utilization on academic/medical community.
• Identify and determine on an institution wide basis, best methods for integrating new sources of supply, new products, and actual product selection.
• Compile and compare reports, graphs, and charts of data developed.
• Present information to departmental management and supplier management team for review.
• Recommend vendor and product selection.
• Participate in special commodity teams, as needed for specific one-time purchases or large commodity purchases.
• Establish standards programs for products and services used on a university wide basis whenever possible.
• Evaluate supplier performance through review of reports and customer feedback, resolve issues and implement solutions to address negative supplier performance.
• Communicate with suppliers or performance and service issues.
• Resolve problems with vendors that affect service levels provided to the institution.
• Supervision of Purchasing Assistants.
• Establish measurement tools to benchmark contract and vendor performance.
• Analyzing trends Data analysis Update of academic/medical center environment PC word processing software PC spreadsheet software PC database management software.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training:

Work requires knowledge of accounting or business principles and practices generally obtained through completion of a bachelor's degree program in an accounting, business, healthcare policy/administration, clinical discipline, or elated field

Experience:

No experience required for candidates who possess a Bachelor's degree in a field of study related to the specific position or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Skills:

N/A

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

 Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Minimum Qualifications

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of thecommunity feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members ofour community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $58,656.00 to USD $85,000.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/ or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Education

Work requires knowledge of accounting or business principles and practices generally obtained through completion of a bachelor's degree program in an accounting, business, healthcare policy/administration, clinical discipline, or related field

Experience

No experience required for candidates who possess a Bachelor's degree in a field of study related to the specific position or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.