[Hiring] Supply Chain Procurement Specialist I @CommonSpirit Health

Role Description

As our Buyer Specialist, you will be a strategic procurement leader, ensuring efficient, cost-effective acquisition of essential goods and services across critical healthcare areas.

• Manage procurement for diverse categories like pharmacy, capital equipment, and general healthcare supplies.
• Analyze market trends, negotiate contracts, evaluate vendors, and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Directly impact operational efficiency and patient care.
• Combine sharp analytical and negotiation skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Deep understanding of healthcare purchasing, transforming challenges into strategic advantages.
• Check purchase requisitions for proper authorization and completeness prior to acquisition.
• Initiate and maintain purchase orders, utilizing Supply Chain software system.
• Work closely with requesting departments, providing information and assistance in purchasing matters.
• Continually seek to understand and support customer needs, concerns, and priorities.
• Meet or exceed customer expectations and requirements.
• Identify available sources of supply, including alternate products, in the event of back orders.
• Perform procurement functions with accuracy and competence.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate, upon hire or
• High School GED with three (3) years Supply Chain experience upon hire.
• Associates Other with one (1) year procurement experience.

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