Purchasing Coordinator

Who are we?

At DermCare Management, we give our dermatologists the support to maintain a strong patient allegiance by partnering with our management expertise. Our philosophy is to make healthcare a team-oriented environment by providing the tools needed to achieve practice growth while improving the quality of care that has led to our partner practices success.

Other Responsibilities are but not limited to:

• Participate in ongoing program review.
• Communicate with personnel, vendors and leadership.
• Procurement / Vendor File Maintenance.
• Exception handling and resolutions to include work flow, pricing, shipment, etc. (partner with A/P

Overview

The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for evaluating suppliers proposals, costs, and quality, as well as overseeing purchasing performance based on service and availability. This position is responsible to minimize expenses and increase company profitability, develop detailed purchasing reports, and recommend changes to the acquisitions processes as needed. The Purchasing Coordinator is also responsible for managing all orders and requests.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Compare, evaluate and negotiate pricing for goods and services required by organization.
• Negotiate payment terms for purchase of supplies and equipment.
• Resolve issues with suppliers of goods and services.
• Analyze and report on purchasing metrics, creating standard and ad hoc reports.
• Participates in cost-reduction analysis.
• Knowledge of inventory & asset management process and techniques.
• Provide support to routine reporting requirements, data analysis, the implementation of new process.
• Coordinate and help resolve Purchasing/AP issues.
• Analyze and document options for procurement of materials, goods, and services.
• Maintain and update vendor database and contact information.
• Create, Maintain and update supplier catalogs.
• Ensure appropriate requisitions are associated to supplier contracts.
• Provide technical support for all Purchasing operational projects.
• Review requisitions in system.
• Process purchase requests for goods and services.
• Solicit quotes and award bids.
• Coordinate delivery of product

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to analyze and evaluate operating methods, procedures and systems, and recommend process improvements.
• Ability to establish and maintain exceptional professional relationships with staff and vendors.
• Strong analytical, multitasking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to work effectively with little or no supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate as an effective team member.
• Positive attitude.

Education / Specialized Knowledge Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in supply chain management, finance, economics, or a related field and relevant experience preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Three (3) plus years of purchasing experience & knowledge.
• Procure-to-Pay experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Experience with managing bid process through award