Overview

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in business administration or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, or experience;
• (2) Two years of purchasing, supply chain, or related experience.
• May require previous hospital experience.

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Procurement for multiple campuses. Order Management. RFP's/bids. Manages billing conflicts. Customer/supplier relations. Interacts with suppliers to secure high-quality, cost-effective supplies, equipment, and service for multiple hospital campuses and physician practices. Determines if sole source or if competitive purchasing activities are needed. Develops specifications, identifies potential sources and prepares formal requests for proposal or bid documents. Reviews and analyzes responses, communicates the results and collaborates with customers to determine the supplier that provides the best value. Determines the best appropriate method of acquiring goods and services by evaluating the elements of each request including the value, determining delivery requirements and researching sources of supply. Employs online requisitioning system and other online tools in t he procurement process. Reviews requisitions for accuracy and places orders. Reviews order confirmations and back order reports to determine if substitutes are needed. Identifies substitutes if not already vetted, reviews with and obtains clinical approval, places orders. Manages open orders by reviewing open order reports and following up with suppliers. Reviews invoice information routed online by Accounts Payable. Contacts suppliers to resolve invoice disputes to ensure correct 3-way match and contract compliance. Develops and maintains relationships with customers and suppliers. Represents Supply Chain in meetings with suppliers and customers. Ensures that customers are compliant with policies and procedures. May supervise less experienced staff members. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree in business administration or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, or experience; (2) Two years of purchasing, supply chain, or related experience. May require previous hospital experience. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (MediumMax 25lbs): up to 25 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 25 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.