Procurement Specialist
Essential Job Duties
Responsible for all functions within procurement system. Includes ordering, documentation processing (invoices/packing slips/purchase orders), cost/freight tax/general ledger coding, PeopleSoft, GHX systems operation, credits, accrual reports, file maintenance, and other supplier related functions in timely/accurate manner.
Ensures all purchase requisitions are completed correctly by department requisitioners and that correct items are ordered to ensure contract compliance and best pricing; while balancing the need to check into what products are available as inventory items, approved PeopleSoft items, under contract items or special request items that require competition and sourcing.
Proactively communicates with colleagues/customers/suppliers. Communicates with end user customers regarding status of orders as appropriate. Proactively communicates with supplier/ representatives to ensure optimum service to the health system. Acts as primary liaison for Luminis Health between requestors and suppliers.
Keeps Manager/Leadership appraised of any significant issues in a timely basis. Assists in product selection, evaluation/supplier preference process. Researches product literature to continuously evaluate products/suppliers to assist the health system in making the best supply chain decisions.
Maintains inventory levels, monitors price increases to ensure increases are in line with accepted practice and contract requirements; works with Clinical Value Analysis Manager as needed and locates alternative sources when necessary. Advises management/leadership of any issues that are out of the norm. As needed, negotiates best pricing with suppliers.
Supports inventory procurement, capital equipment and service purchase order creation or the issuing of complex “bill only” purchase orders for clinical procedure areas such as the OR or Cath Lab.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and other Microsoft Office tools. Excel profiency desired, proficient in use of computerized procurement software.
Education/Experience Requirements
Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree or equivalent years of experience is required.
Required Licenses/Certifications
N/A
Pay Range
$25.09—$37.64 USD
Luminis Health Benefits Overview
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Benefits Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Programs and more