About the role

  • Procurement specialist for Prisma Health, responsible for purchasing stock and non-stock products. Collaborating with suppliers and ensuring compliance with purchasing policies and internal expectations.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Job title

Supply Chain Buyer

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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