About this role
Role Overview
- Responsible for the procurement of a wide variety of stock and non-stock products, services, and equipment at the most favorable terms for the organization.
- Placement of purchase orders will be with either an approved supplier and/or in compliance with the group purchasing organization (GPO) contracts.
- Tracks purchases and is responsible for follow up and expediting purchase orders.
- Acts as a liaison between the customer and supplier.
- Tracks, expedites, and coordinates deliveries.
- Tracks expenditures for projects and other major requirements.
- Analyzes seasonal trends, statistical data and coordinates with vendors to meet customer demand.
- Reviews catalogs and other sources/materials to obtain information on items for purchase.
- Reviews requests for medical equipment, furnishings, supplies and/or building materials to verify that requisitions meet purchasing policies and internal customer expectations.
- Purchases goods, services and subcontractor services, to include medical equipment/supplies, furniture, and construction materials for construction/renovation projects.
- Verifies accuracy of Purchase Order information (i.e. pricing, delivery date, location, order confirmation).
- Collaborates with Materials Management, Accounts Payable, internal customers, and suppliers to ensure the timely resolution of issues related to purchase orders, product availability, receiving, and invoice discrepancies.
- Develops and submits reports as required within specified timeframes.
- Use computer related systems and software in the performance of job function to include but is not limited to purchase orders, invoices and reports.
- Obtains quotes and sourcing information for customers when assistance is requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Business Administration, Supply Chain, Materials Management, or Communications
- Two (2) years in purchasing and/or materials
- In Lieu Of: Associate degree and five (5) years purchasing and/or materials experience
- High School with seven (7) years Purchasing and/or materials experience.
- Knowledge of office equipment
- Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database)
- Data entry skills
- Mathematical skills
Benefits
- Inspire health.
- Serve with compassion.
- Be the difference.