IT Purchasing Specialist II

• Employer will not sponsor work visas for this position now or in the future and is not interested in corp.-to-corp. business arrangements at this time.***
  
  

Select Medical is one of the largest operators of critical illness recovery hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation centers, and occupational health centers in the United States, with more than 50,000 colleagues caring for nearly 80,000 patients every day across our care continuum.

The IT Purchasing Specialist II is responsible for administering and coordinating all procurement functions related to the acquisitions of IT hardware, software, and services at the lowest cost possible, while also maintaining exceptional quality and service standards. This role is responsible and accountable for the analysis, execution, and management of purchasing transactions, including but not limited to purchase orders, quotations, and invoices.

• Monitor daily purchase requisition intake and process all requests within established service levels
• Review requisitions for completeness and appropriate approvals
• Proactively monitor requisition queues and prioritize fulfillment appropriately
• Ensure timely and effective communications with requestors and vendors
• Prepare and process purchase orders for all IT requests (hardware, software, and services) in accordance with purchasing guidelines and policies
• Assist IT Asset Management in creating/updating new requests for proposal (RFP’s). Obtain multiple quotes from various vendor partners and suppliers to drive down the cost of procurement for all IT items, including (but not limited to): PCs, servers, peripherals, and company-purchased software.
• Maintain a list of approved suppliers and work with these suppliers on a regular basis
• Establish and monitor metrics for continuous improvement
• Request Return Merchandise Authorization from vendors. Ensure new orders are processed and shipped per business need.
• Build strong, collaborative, and effective vendor relationships and work to develop a diversified network of vendor partners and suppliers, in alignment with purchasing guidelines and standards.
• Build collaborative, effective, and influential relationships with key internal/external stakeholders to ensure timely and effective communication, as well as to improve synergies
• Monitor and analyze trends in company spending and inventory control to make recommendations for the future, and to identify areas for possible savings
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or Engineering from an accredited college or university or equivalent education and experience
• In lieu of an undergraduate degree, the ratio is 1:1, meaning one year of college equals one year of work experience and vice versa
• Procurement and contracting certifications (e.g., CSCP, CPIM), are a plus
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Customarily has at least one or more years of experience in procurement functions and knowledge of procurement processes
• Customarily has experience in finance, accounting, and invoicing functions
• Healthcare experience is preferred
• Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
• Outstanding customer service skills, as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism
• The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
• Diverse knowledge/capacity of the IT services industry as well as a comprehensive understanding of IT Hardware and software
• Ability to identify and prioritize activities
• Must have excellent problem-solving and analytical skills utilizing available resources
• Must be able to work independently as well as with individuals at all levels, inside and outside of the IT organization