Value Analyst Apply Refer a Friend Back **Date Posted:** 09/19/2024 **Requisition Number:** 8477 **Location:** Woburn, Cummings Place **Work Days:** 8:00am - 4:30pm **Category:** Professional and Management **Department:** Purchasing **Job Type:** Full time **Work Shift:** Day **Hours/Week:** 40.00 **Union Name:** Non Union The Value Analyst is part of the purchasing team, working to maintain Cambridge Health Alliance's contract portfolio for hospital required products and services. Job Responsibilities: Develop and implement contracts in conjunction with Group Purchasing Organizations, Affiliate Organizations, and Value Analysis Teams to maximize value for the Cambridge Health Alliance. Assists with the preparation of and issuance of Requests for Proposals for hospital required products and services. Maintain Contract Management databases including Excel and Meditech and assure pricing is accurately portrayed in hospital MMIS system. Utilize price benchmarking databases and data analytics to identify best value opportunities for the Cambridge Health Alliance. Assure timely implementation of hospital contracts and assure that expirations are closely monitored to avoid contract lapses. Notify end users of service and supply contract expirations in a timely manner to assure continued service where required. Solicit feedback from user departments regarding quality of products and services provided. Serve as liaison to Group Purchasing Organizations and regional affiliates as required. Act as a resource to Hospital departments and Value Analysis Teams regarding hospital contract opportunities and initiatives. Report on savings initiatives on a regular basis to meet Hospital strategic goals. Qualifications: Bachelor Degree or job specific experience may be accepted in lieu of formal education Experience in materials management and/or supply chain strongly preferred Data analytics and excel experience required Ability to prepare and present data to committees required In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment. _Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA._ _Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality._ _At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People._