Strategic Sourcing Associate

  • Full-time

Company Description

Medpricer is the leading cost management solution for Purchased Services to healthcare providers in the US. Our best practice strategic sourcing consultancy services and technology have been deployed to reduce the cost of services and goods across our client base. We have the privilege to work with some of the leading healthcare systems in the United States, supporting their supply chain cost reduction goals. Our mission is to lower the costs of global healthcare to make healthcare services affordable for all.

 

Job Description

We are seeking a full-time Strategic Sourcing Assistant to work with the Sourcing Operations group of Medpricer. This position is based in our corporate office in Guilford, CT however, a flexible work location is available for the right candidate.

The primary responsibility of this individual will be to coordinate the various aspects of supplier involvement in the procurement process, although the successful candidate will be required to perform basic analytical tasks (review of contract and historical spend data, etc) as well. Strong organizational, communication, analytical and time management skills, are critical to succeeding in this role.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate client/supplier communications
  • Coordinate the collection and summarization of supplier spend data
  • Support supplier involvement in the competitive bid process
  • Manage project timelines and supplier communication
  • Track and report supplier and client responses to various project milestones and other related tasks
  • Utilize desktop sharing applications to train suppliers on Medpricer technology
  • Manage several projects concurrently

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree at a minimum
  • Experience with business applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, & PowerPoint is required
  • Strong communication skills required (excellent phone demeanor)
  • Multi-tasking capabilities
  • Attention to detail is necessary to perform this role successfully

Additional Information

Medpricer offers medical benefits and 401k program with employer match. Flexible work location is available for the right candidate. Company is committed to rewarding employee excellence and maintaining a positive work environment for our team.