Associate Sourcing Analyst

Chicago, IL based position

The Associate Sourcing Analyst plays a central role in strategic sourcing initiatives that deliver value for both hospitals and suppliers. Working with the OpenMarkets platform as a tool, this role focuses on analyzing opportunities, engaging trading partners, and driving efficient sourcing events.

This entry-level position is ideal for someone who is analytically curious, comfortable with technology, and eager to develop foundational skills in data-driven sourcing and healthcare supply chain strategy. You will help hospitals get fair pricing while enabling suppliers to move deals faster, creating mutually beneficial outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities

    • Negotiate and communicate with suppliers to help close deals and ensure smooth sourcing outcomes.
    • Drive sourcing events with hospitals and suppliers to deliver fair pricing and faster deals.
    • Analyze pricing, utilization, and market trends to uncover savings and strategic opportunities.
    • Support the Optimizer product by helping suppliers and hospitals leverage its insights effectively.
    • Build strong supplier relationships to enable collaboration and maximize value for both hospitals and suppliers.

    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
    • 0–2 years of experience in an analytical, operational, or client-facing environment.
    • Strong Excel skills and comfort learning new software platforms and data tools.
    • Naturally organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
    • Clear communicator who works effectively across internal teams and external partners.
    • Intellectually curious with a desire to build a career in data-driven sourcing or healthcare technology.

    Success Looks Like

    • Delivers accurate, timely support across multiple sourcing initiatives.
    • Builds trust with team members through reliability and strong execution.
    • Produces clear, actionable analyses that inform sourcing decisions.
    • Effectively leverages the platform to keep projects organized and progressing.
    • Demonstrates rapid growth in sourcing, analytics, and supplier engagement skills.

    What We Offer

    • Full healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision) 
    • 401k retirement plans with a 4% match 
    • Generous paid time off policy 
    • Maternity/paternity leave options 
    • Student loan repayment assistance

    We Want Everyone

    OpenMarkets is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we can only make healthcare work for everyone if we get everyone to work on it. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.