Procurement Analyst

At-a-Glance

Are you ready to build your career by joining a healthcare provider? If so, our client is hiring a Procurement Analyst.

Position Details

• Position Type: Contract-to-Hire
• On-Site Required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or supply chain management experience required
• 3+ related experience required
• Knowledge of supply chain logistics required
• Strong oral and written communication skills required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required
• Ability to navigate computerized data systems online, i.e. VendorMate, Premier, Health Systems SharePoint website (ARC), Materials Management Information System (MMIS), etc. required
• Ability to multitask priorities while meeting project deadlines required
• Ability to complete analysis and determine best course of action required

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of hospital products for specific service lines i.e. Operating Room (OR), Cath Lab, Surgery, etc. preferred
• Ability to accept responsibility and accountability for his/her actions preferred
• Knowledge of healthcare industry operations preferred
• General knowledge of maintenance terminology preferred
• General accounting knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

• Manages work flow and relationships with team members, customers, and vendors in a positive and professional manner
• Engages major assigned departments by fostering good communication with department contacts on an on-going basis
• Utilizes knowledge of the needs and requirements of departments, and the services they provide, to provide Asset Management assistance in procuring the most effective products and/or services, while meeting contractual requirements and financial goals
• Reviews and negotiates quotes submitted by vendors to ensure prices for labor and parts fall within the range according to the work performed and within organizational guidelines
• Ensures that vendors submit all required documentation in a timely manner
• Ensures invoices are accurate and billed in accordance with negotiated rates for parts and labor
• Pays invoices within terms
• Works closely with departments and vendors to resolve invoicing issues in accordance with department guidelines
• Reviews work queue and places orders accordingly by the end of the day
• Identifies opportunities for workflow automation, i.e. places vendors on the electronic data interchange (EDI)
• Follows up to ensure orders have been transmitted accurately and on a timely basis according to requisition priority
• Uses knowledge, skills and judgement to make prompt, sound, and work-related decisions as to whether products should be sourced through OEM or third party vendors, per department guidelines
• Ensures tasks are completed in a manner bringing value to customers and vendors
• Proactive in performance of duties and responsibilities to prevent errors or problems from re-occurring
• Educates departments and vendors on Asset Management requirements to reduce sourcing and invoicing issues
• Consistently meets department performance standards and is flexible in covering and helping other analysts as needed to meet department goals
• Reviews and evaluates equipment repair history and performs cost analysis to determine if repairs are cost effective
• Approves repairs or recommends equipment replacement within guidelines
• Notifies department when equipment has reached end of life status and of final repair coverage, and encourages department to budget for replacement
• Acts as a liaison between Procurement Manager and Contract Analysts to ensure to not incur charges for items covered under a service agreement
• Ensures any repairs performed outside of contract coverage are billed at the negotiated rates according agreements

Get in Touch

We want to hear from you! If you think you'd be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to Ankit at 201-377-5090 to learn more. #HbM6349