Procurement Specialist
Rotech Healthcare · Murray, KY · 1 mo ago
PurchasingFull-time
About Rotech Join a Leader in Home Healthcare At Rotech Healthcare Inc., we’re more than a medical equipment provider—we’re a trusted partner in patient care. As a national leader in ventilators, oxygen therapy, sleep apnea treatment, wound care, diabetic solutions, and other home medical equipment, we empower patients to manage their health from the comfort of home. With hundreds of locations across 45 states, our team delivers high-quality products, exceptional service, and compassionate support that helps patients live more comfortably, independently, and actively. Whether you're a clinician, technician, or healthcare administrator, your work at Rotech directly improves lives. Explore more about our mission and services at Rotech.com. Overview And Responsibilities Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated Procurement Specialist to join our team. In this position, you are responsible for building daily purchase orders, working with vendors to determine the status of shipments, reconciling invoices and closing receipts, as well as reporting discrepancies between purchase orders and deliveries. This position engages in a variety of warehouse and business transactions that are critical to the operation of the Murray Distribution Center including supporting the accurate and timely supply of products to the Company’s patient base, product storage, determining vendor accuracy, verifying pricing and securing relevant information to order or process orders from vendors and third party shippers. The Procurement Specialist engages with both internal and external stakeholders to fulfill their duties as described below. Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.) Assist team members to accurately receive, verify and put away all inventory receiptsAssist with special projects and other departments in line with business needsAssists in providing information necessary to process invoices for paymentBuild and place orders with vendors and manufacturers as necessaryCommunicate effectively with team members, management, vendors and other departments both verbally and in writing to ensure questions and concerns are processed in a timely manner Communicate quantities of discontinued or expiring product to management to help determine best course of actionCommunicate stock outages and delays to internal stakeholders as necessaryEstablish relationships with department peers and other departmentsFiles all Bills of Lading, packing slips, purchase orders and other documentation as necessaryFollow up on outstanding invoices and bills with Accounts PayableFollow up on outstanding orders as necessaryMaintain a clean, organized and safe warehouse working environmentPlace purchase orders for internal stakeholders at Murray OperationsPractices safe work habits, ensuring a safe work environmentProcess both manual and electronic invoices for payment through Accounts PayableProvide estimated shipping and delivery datesResolve quantity or pricing discrepancies with vendors and Accounts PayableReview stock quantities based on established ordering metrics to prevent stock outagesSchedule pickup of product incorrectly shipped by vendorsStrong verbal and written communication skillsUnderstand operations and processes with the Warehouse Management SystemUpdate ordering files as necessary and submit daily purchasing and stock reportsVolunteers and performs other duties as required or assigned Performs other duties as assigned Travel None Qualifications Employment is contingent on Background check (company-wide). Results will not be used automatically to disqualify individuals. Instead, the Company will conduct an individualized assessment that considers the duties of the position, the nature and timing of the offense, and any evidence of rehabilitation, in accordance with applicable laws.Drug screen (when applicable for the position)Compliance with healthcare facility credentialing process (when applicable for the position)Valid driver’s license in state of residence with a clean driving record (when applicable for the position) Required Education And/or Experience High school diploma or GED equivalent, required Preferred Education And/or Experience Experience in inventory, accounting and payment processing, preferredExperience with medical equipment, preferredExperience in medical field, distribution and inventory management, preferredOne year of related work experience, preferredMedical terminology, preferred Skills And Competencies Accurately perform simple mathematical calculationsEffectively communicate in English; both oral and writtenInterpret a variety of communications (verbal, non-verbal, written, listening and visual)Maintain confidentiality, discretion and caution when handling sensitive informationMulti-task along with attention to detailSelf-motivation, organized, time-management and deductive problem solving skillsWork independently and as part of a team Machines, Equipment And Technical Abilities Handheld bar code scanner, manipulate the scanner and input the required dataUtilize a computer and operate select functions within the Warehouse Management SystemUtilization of certain material handling equipmentOperate a forklift, pallet jack or other load moving equipmentEmail transmission and communicationInternet navigation and researchMicrosoft applications; Outlook, Word and ExcelOffice equipment; fax machine, copier, printer, phone and computer and/or tablet Physical Demands Lift individual boxes, typically weighing under 30 lbs.Manipulate pallets of products using a hand truck, forklift or other equipmentAccessing product using approved safety stairsClearly read small print on forms and product labelsExtensive walking and working on one’s feet for extended periods of timeSitting at a desk or work station for extended periods of timeRequires close vision to small print on computer and/or tablet and paperworkRequires sitting, walking, standing, talking and listeningWarehouse and office environment; primarily indoors, but some outdoor work may be required Rotech Information Benefits Generous paid time off and paid holidaysOvertime pay for non-exempt positions (as applicable) Commission for Account Executives Bonus and incentive opportunities Fixed and variable car reimbursement for Area Managers and Account Executives Car, mileage, and telephone reimbursement (as applicable)Employee discount and recognition programsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)401(k), HSA, and FSA/Dependent Care FSAMedical, prescription, dental, and vision coverageLife insurance, disability, accidental death, identity protection, and legal servicesMeru Health mental health and Mercer SmartConnect Medicare programsLivongo Diabetes and High Blood Pressure programsHealthcare Bluebook and RX Savings Solutions programsHepatitis B (HEPB) and TB vaccinations Make the right move—submit your resume today. 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