Procurement Admin Clerk

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Procurement Admin Clerk\

Pay: \$22.00/hr

Responsible for purchasing goods, raw materials and hardware for both

divisions in a timely, economical and cost-efficient manner; to meet set

requirements that support Cox Quality Management System. Manage vendor

metrics (on time delivery/quality metrics/cost), order creation, order

tracking, cost management including resolving pricing issues, claim

assertions, inventory turns/reorder points/min/max. Work with suppliers

and divisions to develop strategic plans for goods/material/hardware

procurement.\

Job Experience\

At least 1 year of buying or procurement experience preferred\

Responsibilities\

Purchase supplies, material, outside services and parts for the

organization\

Ensure compliance with related policies and contract processes and

standards\

Work closely with functional, operational and suppliers to facilitate

accurate and complete material and service requirements to achieve the

best available cost, quality reliability, continuity and delivery\

Manage purchase order processing, including:\

Administer change requests, expedite or defer orders as required based

on business need and forecast changes\

Maintain and update pricing or delivery date changes on material and

service purchase orders\

As required, support the resolution of issues/disputes (pricing,

quality, timing, claims, liens, etc.) associated with purchases\

Monitor the status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of

all materials/services, including timely resolution, communication, and

mitigation of future problems\

Maintain current and thorough knowledge of customer pulls and GSS data

to determine supply/demand conditions, negotiate quantities, price,

terms, and delivery schedules for purchases in accordance with daily

purchasing requirements\

Seek competitive alternatives, assess vendor capabilities and past

performance, and develop action plans for alternative material/hardware

sources\

Perform other duties as assigned\

Skills\

Strong communication and teamwork skills\

Proven negotiation skills\

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills\

Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and ethics when dealing with

vendors, co-workers, and customers\

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail\

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet

deadlines\

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills\

Ability to respond effectively to procurement inquiries and

independently facilitate the resolution of procurement issues\

Ability to coordinate multiple activities, prioritize tasks, and respond

quickly to stakeholders\

Ability to foster effective teamwork and collaboration

The Department of Health and Human Services, Transparency in Coverage

Rule, requires health plans to create a member-facing price comparison

tool and post publicly available machine-readable files. These files

must be updated monthly and include in-network negotiated payment rates

and historical out-of-network charges for covered items and services,

including prescription drugs. The purpose of this Rule is to help you

know the cost of your healthcare before receiving the care. Use the

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