Hospital Procurement Specialist

Jackson Health • Miami, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Hospital Procurement Specialist is specialized work in the purchase of assigned commodities in a central procurement operation of the county.

Requirements

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
• Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.
• Valid license or certification is required as needed, based on the job or specialty.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the administration of systems contracts, i.e. prime distributors and group purchasing.
• Prepares Purchase Orders for completed purchase Requests.
• Communicates with all level of staff for departmental clarification or alternate advice as appropriates.
• Keeps abreast of new product releases and market pricing trends.
• Assists department staff in preparing specifications for bids of products and services.
• Obtains competitive quotations and bids from vendors.
• Reviews requisitions for authorization and proceeds with appropriate acquisition process: telephone or letter quote or formal bid.
• Analyzes quotations and bids to determine best value for the Trust.
• Participates in monitoring vendor performance.
• Represents the Purchasing Department to various Trust committees as requested.
• Interviews company representatives regarding products and Services and pricing thereof.
• Attends periodic meetings both on and off campus related to the purchasing function and community issues.
• Researches and resolves discrepancies relating to vendor shipments: quantity, quality, adherence to specifications and/or pricing.
• Provides input to the revision of Purchasing policies and procedures.
• Maintains vendor file, revising existing and entering new vendors as required.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED