Procure-to-Pay Specialist

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Join Sanford Health as a Procure-to-Pay Purchasing Specialist and support daily purchasing operations across the enterprise. This position is well-suited for individuals who are detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working across Microsoft systems. The work we do directly supports clinicians, physicians, patients, and communities served by Sanford Health. The Procure-to-Pay Specialist role supports enterprise activities related to procurement or account payable functions. The individual must be able to work and communicate effectively via all modes of communication with all levels of staff, external manufacturers, and distributors. Projecting professionalism and positivity, while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information is an essential part of this role. The ability to react calmly and effectively in stressful work situations is required. The individual helps identify issues, communicates, and seeks guidance with others regarding problem solving and decision-making to resolve. The core responsibilities of the specialist role include controlling, troubleshooting, and process improvement for all aspects of Procurement and Payment activities. These include, but are not limited to: policies, purchase orders, catalog management, vendor management, payable activities, reporting, user administration. The Procure-to-Pay Specialist position involves the enterprise procurement of items through the creation of Purchase Orders. Purchase Orders are submitted to suppliers, monitored, and expedited as requested. In the event there is not an established contract, the Procure to Pay Specialist will negotiate terms, price and conditions. This includes procurement of supplies, equipment, and services within assigned categories. Communication encompasses references to ordering, receiving, payment, etc. Responsible for reconciling purchase order, facilitating receiving and invoice discrepancies in a timely manner. Maintains department specific metrics.

Requirements

• Post secondary education or equivalent training in a healthcare or business related field is required.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficient in ERP software.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in purchasing/accounts payable preferred.

Responsibilities

• Place and manage purchase orders with vendors
• Track shipments, confirmations, and order updates
• Maintain accurate documentation within the ERP system
• Manage multiple tasks while meeting daily deadlines
• Control, troubleshoot, and process improvement for all aspects of Procurement and Payment activities
• Negotiate terms, price and conditions for procurement of supplies, equipment, and services within assigned categories
• Reconcile purchase orders, facilitate receiving and invoice discrepancies in a timely manner
• Maintain department specific metrics

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree