Sourcing Analyst

Sourcing Analyst

Job Overview

Location: Lloyd Corporate Plaza, NE Portland
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Salary: $67,080 - $71.845/ yr

The Sourcing Analyst supports the Procurement and Operations function by analyzing spend, supplier performance, market conditions, contract utilization, and sourcing opportunities. This position partners with internal stakeholders and vendors to improve purchasing decisions, strengthen supplier relationships, reduce total cost of ownership, and promote compliant, efficient, and equitable procurement practices.  The Sourcing Analyst uses data, market research, and structured sourcing methods to support competitive solicitations, supplier selection, negotiations, contract administration, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The job incumbent must understand, appreciate, and respect the differences within our Cascadia community.   As such, it is expected that this position promotes integrated care, our vision of trauma-informed and person-first approaches and helps create a work environment of acceptance.

Essential Duties

This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.  Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary. 

General

·       Analyze spend, purchasing activity, supplier performance, and contract use to identify savings opportunities, demand trends, sourcing risks, supplier consolidation opportunities, and procurement compliance gaps.

·       Conduct market research and supplier due diligence related to pricing, capabilities, industry trends, supply risk, financial stability, references, insurance, certifications, diversity status, and other required compliance documentation.

·       Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for goods, services, technology, and professional-service categories, including preparation and administration of RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and other competitive solicitation processes.

·       Prepare sourcing and negotiation analyses, including supplier profiles, pricing benchmarks, bid comparison tools, evaluation summaries, historical spend analyses, total-cost-of-ownership models, and negotiation recommendations.

·       Coordinate sourcing-event communications with internal stakeholders and suppliers, including bid questions, addenda, proposal receipt, evaluation activities, award notifications, and procurement-timeline updates.

·       Support contract development, administration, and renewal management by maintaining supplier, pricing, contract, and sourcing records; tracking expiration dates, renewal options, price changes, service-level obligations, and supplier commitments.

·       Partner with internal departments on purchase requisitions, supplier selection, statements of work, procurement requirements, and adherence to procurement policies and procedures.

·       Monitor purchasing activity to identify and address off-contract, duplicate, unauthorized, or otherwise non-compliant purchases; recommend corrective actions and process improvements.

·       Support supplier relationship management by collecting and analyzing performance data related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, pricing, service levels, issue resolution, and corrective-action plans.

·       Develop and maintain procurement reports, dashboards, scorecards, and audit-ready documentation related to spend, savings, sourcing pipeline, contracts, supplier performance, procurement cycle time, compliance, and value realization.

·       Track and validate cost savings, cost avoidance, rebates, and other financial or operational value generated through sourcing initiatives.

·       Standardize and improve procurement templates, tools, workflows, reporting practices, and internal processes to strengthen data quality, efficiency, transparency, stakeholder experience, and policy compliance.

·       Promote fair, ethical, transparent, and competitive procurement practices in accordance with organizational policies and applicable requirements.

·       Perform other related duties as assigned.

Regulatory & Compliance

·       Comply with and implement regulations, policies, and procedures under which the department and program operate.

·       Assist in crisis situations as appropriate, following emergency protocols and procedures.  

·       Understand fire regulations and evacuation procedures; participate in regular safety drills in compliance with department policies and procedures.

·       Document and maintain records in a manner that ensures compliance with all agency policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations. 

·       Adhere to mandatory abuse reporting laws, HIPAA and 42CFR regulations requirements.

·       Complete annual employee training requirements on a timely basis.

·       Participate in all scheduled staff meetings, supervision sessions, and other departmental and agency meetings.

Qualifications

Education:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field.

Preferred:

Professional procurement certification, such as CMRP, CPSM, CPIM, CPPB, or equivalent.

Experience:

Required:

Minimum 2 years’ experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, contract administration, purchasing analysis, finance, or vendor management.

Experience analyzing spend, pricing, supplier, contract, or operational data.

Experience supporting competitive solicitations, bid evaluations, supplier selection, or contract processes.

Preferred:

Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, social services, government, nonprofit, or other regulated environments.

Experience with procurement, ERP, e-sourcing, contract lifecycle management, or supplier-management systems.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of public procurement requirements, grant-funded purchasing, HIPAA-adjacent vendor considerations, or regulated contracting requirements.

Ability to support supplier diversity, sustainability, local sourcing, or social-value procurement initiatives.

Ability to navigate Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and similar reporting and data-visualization tools.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, data validation, charting, and basic analytical modeling.

Strong written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear solicitation materials, evaluation documentation, reports, and stakeholder communications; effective communication and active listening skills

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and confidential information.

Demonstrated attention to detail, sound judgment, and commitment to ethical procurement practices.

Proficiency or familiarity with Workday.

Demonstrated effective interpersonal and customer service skills.

Ability to demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and initiative in daily work activities

Knowledge of professional standards, ethical conduct, and accountability expectations in a healthcare environment.

Other:

Must have the ability to travel to multiple locations throughout the Portland Metro area.

Must have the ability to perform CPR and properly use AED equipment. BLS certification training will be provided within the first 60 days of hire for client-facing staff, and CPR certification training will be provided within 120 days for all other staff. Certification must remain current.

Core Competencies

Teamwork:

Contribute to a culture that promotes cooperation, respectful communication, and mutual trust. Collaborate across interdisciplinary teams by working together and sharing ideas, skills, and knowledge to achieve common goals. Foster environment that fuels creativity by combining differing perspectives and experiences to generate innovative solutions.

Ethics, Values, & Integrity:

Maintain a respectful work environment where decisions are transparent and objective. Hold yourself and Cascadia Health accountable for their actions while contributing to a positive organizational culture.

Emotional Awareness:
Understand and manage one’s own emotions while respecting diverse emotional expressions and communication styles of others. This includes recognizing the varied ways emotions can influence thoughts and behaviors and adapting interactions to enhance interpersonal effectiveness and self-awareness.

Culture:

Positively contributes to a work environment that values all individuals. Evaluate social situations to determine what is expected or required to recognize the feelings and intentions of others.

Safety:

Actively contribute to the safety and welfare of the Cascadia community through prevention, education, and awareness. Participate in and promote a work environment that identifies and prevents workplace safety issues.

Working Conditions

Environmental:

Work is performed in one or more of the following: administrative office, clinical office, acute care settings and community setting including IWS residences, correctional facilities, shelters, hospitals, public places and other social service sites. Meal periods and breaks are subject to interruption. Universal Precautions and remaining alert to the environment are critical to address the potential for aggressive behavior, exposure to disease, biohazards, noise, and contaminants.

Mental Demands:

The work assigned is diverse and involves addressing new and unusual circumstances. The work regularly involves a degree of unpredictability and disruption of planned tasks requiring a flexible time management approach. In addition, this position requires exercising sound judgment.

Cascadia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 503.963.7654.

Employees are responsible for obtaining and maintaining all licenses, certifications, registrations, and other credentials required for their position. Required credentials must remain active and in good standing as a condition of employment. Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with any applicable credentialing requirements, including associated fees and renewal or maintenance obligations, prior to applying.

Benefits

We offer generous benefits for our full-time and part-time employees (20 hours + pro-rated) including:

• Generous Paid Time Off Package - Full-time employees earn 6 weeks of PTO in their first year!
• Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following hire date)
• VSP Vision Discount Plan
• 403(b) Retirement Plan - Eligible after 60 days with immediate 100% vesting and a 1-to-1 company match up to 3% per pay period, plus the opportunity for an additional discretionary contribution (up to 5%) at the end of the fiscal year.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options)
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
• Length of Service Award
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Student loan forgiveness options

Wellness Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bike to Work Reimbursement

Starting Rate Range in USD ($)

$65,731.24 - $70,436.33