Procurement Specialist

Sentara Health•Virginia Beach, VA

39d•Remote

About The Position

Procurement Specialist (Remote) Overview The Procurement Specialist is responsible for providing purchasing assistance to departmental staff regarding purchasing fundamentals of organization’s practices, procedures, and policies. Under minimal supervision, responsibilities include technical and professional level duties. Subject matter expert (SME) regarding the full procure to pay (P2P) lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Actively communicates with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to represent the purchasing department in all forums (group, individual, etc.) Will prioritize, manage, and shift multiple priorities/deadlines as assigned. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions. Completes daily assigned tasks independently and accurately Guides complex purchase requisitions and purchase orders for supplies, equipment, and services. Competently use ERP solution to process orders, document order confirmations, review match exceptions, run reports, and guide end users on the appropriate use of ERP. Effectively verify pricing through Supply Chain’s contract tools, including but not restricted to, contract lifecycle management (CLM), Group Buying Organization (GPO), and ERP solutions to ensure accuracy of associated purchase orders, items and invoicing. Submit supplier and item modifications through current processes and tools as identified by Procurement for corrective action in the ERP. Reviews quotes for accuracy. Achieve specific purchasing goals and metrics. May also involve assisting to improve established purchasing procedures. Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance as needed.

Requirements

Associates degree in a relevant field of study finance, accounting, business management preferred.
4+ years of purchasing or buyer experience (healthcare supply chain required)
3 years healthcare purchasing agent experience (Required)
3 years Healthcare Procurement Software Systems/ERP (Required)
Experience managing purchase orders, blanket purchase orders, and vendor contracts
Experience working in a healthcare supply chain environment s
Strong ability to maintain accuracy, compliance, and documentation standards
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong understanding of contract terms and purchasing standards
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote work environment
Strong computer and system proficiency
Excellent organization, communication, and follow-up skills

Responsibilities

Actively communicates with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to represent the purchasing department in all forums (group, individual, etc.)
Will prioritize, manage, and shift multiple priorities/deadlines as assigned.
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Develops alternative solutions.
Completes daily assigned tasks independently and accurately
Guides complex purchase requisitions and purchase orders for supplies, equipment, and services.
Competently use ERP solution to process orders, document order confirmations, review match exceptions, run reports, and guide end users on the appropriate use of ERP.
Effectively verify pricing through Supply Chain’s contract tools, including but not restricted to, contract lifecycle management (CLM), Group Buying Organization (GPO), and ERP solutions to ensure accuracy of associated purchase orders, items and invoicing.
Submit supplier and item modifications through current processes and tools as identified by Procurement for corrective action in the ERP.
Reviews quotes for accuracy.
Achieve specific purchasing goals and metrics.
May also involve assisting to improve established purchasing procedures.
Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance as needed.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.