[Remote] GPO Analyst - Healthcare

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a leading healthcare institution located in Nashville, Tennessee, dedicated to advancing health and wellness. The GPO Analyst - Healthcare role provides essential analytic support for over 200 hospital members and 5,000 clinics, focusing on optimizing contract portfolios and tracking billable contract fees.ResponsibilitiesCommunicationHeavy use of Excel and other data toolsDevelop communications such as PowerPoint presentations, proposals, policies and procedures, and business summaries to enhance and support strategic and operational plansThink strategically and effectively implement tactical elements to ensure strategic goals are metDemonstrate creative problem solving through pattern reorganization and thinking along unconventional linesDemonstrated ability to work well with people at all levels of an organizationProcess Improvement and AnalysisDevelop continuous process improvement methods applicable to the field and designs plans for implementationWork with other team members to perform financial analysis, draw conclusions and make recommendations to leadershipParticipate in calculation, validation and updating of cost saving initiativesGather data, analyze information, develop conclusions, communicate recommendations clearly and work effectively with others on a teamPlanning and StrategyResearch current challenges and trends in the field and brings information and recommendations back to leadership for considerationParticipate in business planning, needs analysis and business risk assessmentReviews and edits requirements, specifications, business processes and recommendations related to proposed solutionRecommend measures to improve processes, employee performance, and quality of service provided to the customerFoster an environment that rewards new ideas and risk taking, builds confidence, encourages teamwork and collaborationCreate and contribute to a work environment of openness, and mutual respectSkills3 years of relevant work experienceBachelor's degreeHeavy use of Excel and other data toolsDemonstrated ability to work well with people at all levels of an organizationDevelop communications such as PowerPoint presentations, proposals, policies and procedures, and business summaries to enhance and support strategic and operational plansThink strategically and effectively implement tactical elements to ensure strategic goals are metDemonstrate creative problem solving through pattern reorganization and thinking along unconventional linesDevelop continuous process improvement methods applicable to the field and designs plans for implementationWork with other team members to perform financial analysis, draw conclusions and make recommendations to leadershipParticipate in calculation, validation and updating of cost saving initiativesGather data, analyze information, develop conclusions, communicate recommendations clearly and work effectively with others on a teamResearch current challenges and trends in the field and brings information and recommendations back to leadership for considerationParticipate in business planning, needs analysis and business risk assessmentReview and edit requirements, specifications, business processes and recommendations related to proposed solutionRecommend measures to improve processes, employee performance, and quality of service provided to the customerFoster an environment that rewards new ideas and risk taking, builds confidence, encourages teamwork and collaborationCreate and contribute to a work environment of openness, and mutual respectExcel, Excel Pivot Tables, Excel VLOOKUP, and all other capabilities of Excel as an Advanced Excel userUse of evolving A.I toolsBenefitsA comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.Company OverviewVanderbilt University Medical Center is a nonprofit institution specializing in patient care, research, and nobility in medical education. It was founded in 1925, and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.vumc.org/main/home.Company H1B SponsorshipVanderbilt University Medical Center has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 19 in 2026, 91 in 2025, 73 in 2024, 71 in 2023, 113 in 2022, 96 in 2021, 70 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.