Material Procurement Specialist II

About the role

Material Procurement Specialist II in the Engineering department at Children's Health Systems of Texas, located in Dallas, TX. This is an on‑site position working Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Children's Health’s mission is to Make Life Better for Children through cutting‑edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, delivering an extraordinary patient and family experience and promoting children's health in the broader community.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining Inventory: Ensure Engineering has the parts, supplies, tools, and equipment needed to keep facilities operating safely; maintain on‑hand inventory, identify high‑frequency items, keep appropriate stock levels; organize, label, and section the equipment and supply area for divisions including Electricians, Plant Operators, Painters, Lock Smiths, and Maintenance Mechanics across the main campus and 48 off‑site locations.
• Maintaining Tools and Equipment: Inventory and weekly check of tools and equipment for checkout/return to ensure safe function; ensure timely return of loaned tools in good condition; keep replacement tools on‑hand for damaged or lost items; repair or replace damaged/lost equipment promptly; document and retrieve permanently assigned tools when employees leave.
• Research: Review all purchases to verify product quality, price, availability, and lead times; contact manufacturers and vendors for cost‑effective pricing and suitable ETA; know main vendors, their products, and service reliability; communicate with requesting Engineers to understand part needs, purpose, and future demand; use research to compare bids accurately.
• Placing Orders: Verify supervisor/manager and Engineering director approval before ordering; use Lawson ordering system to submit requisitions; apply correct Children’s expense codes for Engineering budgets; liaise with appropriate Supply Chain Buyers for special and stat orders; make necessary phone calls and emails for high‑priority orders; track all requisitions in the Procurement expense database for budget monitoring.
• Tracking Orders & Shipments: Continuously monitor placed orders; communicate with buyers and vendors to confirm PO receipt and progress; establish accurate ETAs; provide status updates to requesting employees during delays until receipt.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of job‑related experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training beyond high school required.
• Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Qualifications

• CPM/CPSM Certification preferred.
• DAU Purchasing Level One or Two preferred.

Benefits

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure.
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks).
• Caregiver Leave.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (on‑site).