Project Procurement Specialist

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System • Sarasota, FL

13h

About The Position

Interacts with hospital end-users and vendors by providing assistance to the end-user in procuring non-routine, non-standard goods and services, furniture & equipment. Identifies the most appropriate vendor for supplies and services using approved vendors whenever possible, following policies, standards and procedures and referencing any existing contracts. Proficient in the use of PeopleSoft to procure supplies and services, and demonstrates a working knowledge of requisitioning and receiving in order to assist customers with system questions. Keeps customer informed of product availability, expected delivery dates and product return to vendor issues. Assists in resolving match exceptions. Provides product information, collects data, and assists with vendor relationships. Responsible for the accurate preparation of documents, maintenance of records, and assistance with RFP's.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of business experience or equivalent work experience directly related to purchasing, product research, customer service, supply chain, preferably in healthcare field
• HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate

Nice To Haves

• A team player and self-starter who is accurate and detail oriented
• Proficiency in the use of software, including Excel along with prior experience with PeopleSoft
• The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• The ability to prioritize a variety of duties
• The ability to take initiative and solve problems with little or no assistance
• Two (2) years of college

Responsibilities

• Procuring non-routine, non-standard goods and services, furniture & equipment
• Identifying the most appropriate vendor for supplies and services using approved vendors whenever possible, following policies, standards and procedures and referencing any existing contracts
• Using PeopleSoft to procure supplies and services
• Demonstrating a working knowledge of requisitioning and receiving in order to assist customers with system questions
• Keeping customer informed of product availability, expected delivery dates and product return to vendor issues
• Assisting in resolving match exceptions
• Providing product information, collects data, and assists with vendor relationships
• Preparing documents, maintenance of records, and assistance with RFP's

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees