Senior Analyst Management Services

What you will be doing:

The Senior Analyst is responsible for creating and managing financial tools, conducting research, and collecting and analyzing data. The Analyst will play an active role in the problem-solving aspect of engagements, and complete project tasks within scope and budget. The ability to travel up to 100% is required.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibility #1- 100%

* Perform analysis of medical and surgical products to identify savings opportunities.
* Analysis of business and technical problems and work with a team to develop innovative solutions.
* Perform in-depth research to establish nationwide benchmark spend analysis, partner with the team on development of new service offerings and produce savings strategy proposals.
* Conduct research on physician preference items, medical/ surgical items, logistics, inventory management, etc.; collect and analyze hospital and supply chain operations data, analyze problems, recommend creative solutions, and complete project tasks within scope and budget.
* Develop customized analytical reports to meet requests of external and internal customers.
* Creates spreadsheets, presentations and other deliverables using Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio and Project as necessary for client engagement.
* Uses expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, project management software (e.g., MS Project) and flowcharting software (e.g., Visio) to create client deliverables accurately, with attention to detail, and on time.
* Formulate document tracking protocols and templates for end-to-end traceability of project progress
* Assess client's finances and compile analytical reporting spreadsheets and data visualizations for executive presentations
* Presentation of analysis to all levels of management
* Operational knowledge of supply chain within hospitals and health systems (value analysis, requisitioning, purchasing, receiving, distribution/ receiving, inventory management, data management/ Data Visualization)
* Conduct assessments and develop actionable cost reduction strategies and implement lasting solutions.
* Work directly with clients to achieve project milestones by participating in client and internal presentations and managing client relationships.
* Collaborate with leadership to identify issues and communicate effectively with engagement leaders.
* Assist clients in achieving maximum savings and improve process efficiencies.
* Manage day-to-day project initiatives and participate in creation of client deliverables.
* Identify potential engagement sources and potential add-on opportunities.
* Develop and launch Project Management framework, processes, and protocols to drive Value Analysis Team goals for health system transformation and process improvements to reduce costs across multiple high cost spend categories
* Collaborate with team on creating customized business plan with product and service suppliers using Supply Chain Management best practices; involved in all areas of product research, sourcing, logistics, and distribution to meet cost reduction goals while maintaining optimal business performance
* Activate Ascend contracts and input implemented savings into the portal. Contact supplier rep if there is a discrepancy
* Point of contact with BluePoint software subject matter expert. Collaborating on possible opportunities based on BluePoint resources. Create presentation to bring to team and hospital VPs

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

Education:

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

* Data analytics
* Microsoft excel
* Project work

Experience:

* Access and SQL experience
* Previous healthcare, supply chain or materials management experience

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Additional Job Requirements:

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time

• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines

• Attention to detail

• Operate computer programs and software

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.

• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)

• Making independent decisions

• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Employees also receive access to the following benefits:

* Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

* 401k retirement program

* Paid time off

* Participation in Premier's employee incentive plans

* Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance:

• Ranked #1 on Charlotte's Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023 and 21st Healthiest Employer in America (2023)

• Named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for the 16th year in a row

• Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultant - Healthcare Management (2024)

• The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting

For a listing of all of our awards, please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website.

Employees receive:

• Perks and discounts

• Access to on-site and online exercise classes

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.

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