What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Purchasing Specialist position at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Svc?
Cost Center
920 FinanceScheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
First Shift (United States of America)Shift & Status
Who Are We?
We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are much more than just the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220-acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight-knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life-changing work each day.
Each day, we are closing the gaps in access to care. We are innovating through leading-edge research, testing, programs, and treatment modalities that others replicate across the country. Our services include a state-of-the-art psychiatric urgent care center and a soon-to-be-built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty services such as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation. On-the-job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists, and chaplains are equipping the next generation of care providers.
We are passionate about serving and are honored to be a part of this incredible work.
What Will You Do?
As a Purchasing Specialist at Pine Rest, you’ll be part of tight-knit team that believes in the healing power of your expertise and compassion. The Purchasing Specialist works with the Purchasing Administrator to ensure that the department negotiates vendor terms, prices, purchases & tracks goods in addition to preparing and coding invoices for payment. The Purchasing Specialist is dedicated to excellent customer service, enthusiastic about the care we offer, and foster a sense of belonging and empowerment in a diverse workplace.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Creates purchase orders.
Communicates regularly and effectively in written form and verbally with internal and external customers regarding their material requirements.
Checks requisitions for appropriate approvals and account numbers.
Works with mailroom and receiving dock to insure that goods and supplies arrive and tracks returns
Follows established procedures to process and document returns.
Matches invoices to receipts/ Purchase orders to ensure policy compliance.
Processes, approves, and codes invoices accordingly for payment.
Maintain purchasing records.
Follows environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with U.S. laws. Complies with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics.
What Does the Role Require?
Education/Experience?
High School Diploma or GED required, additional undergraduate courses or Associates degree preferred.
Experience of working in a customer or support service environment preferred
Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans
403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest
Generous PTO for full and part time employees
Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness
Employee Assistance Program offering many free and discounted services for therapy, legal, accounting, gym membership, etc.
Partnership with Davenport University provides generous discount on tuition for employees and family members.
Notice:
Pine Rest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
All new employees are subject to a criminal background check and education verification which may include sending a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts.
Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is also part of our background process.
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services requires all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccinations subject to certain exclusions. Pine Rest is committed to granting reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.