Purchasing Assistant

HCA Healthcare • Springfield, MO

99d

About The Position

As a Purchasing Assistant with HealthTrust Performance Group, you will be part of an organization devoted to giving back to the community. The Purchasing Assistant has primary responsibility for requisition processing, daily product sourcing, vendor purchase order negotiations, purchase order placement, confirmation follow up, invoice resolution, and expediting of purchase orders for products and services for the Mercy Consolidated Services Center (CSC) as well as all mercy entities. The role focuses on enhancing a minimally intrusive and customer-focused purchasing process, promoting a servant's heart among the team and all Supply Chain Division personnel. You will perform all work in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Mercy.

Requirements

• High School Diploma - Required
• 1+ year(s) of experience in purchasing and/or health care materials experience - Required

Responsibilities

• Submits all electronically requisitioned catalog item orders daily according to the designated order schedule.
• Sources and submits all non-catalog purchase orders with the appropriate vendor within 24-48 hours of receipt.
• Confers with the customer department, vendor, and/or the appropriate staff member on orders that require further clarification prior to ordering.
• Effectively utilizes all available resources for product sourcing including the Lawson Item File, GHX, CMS, prime vendor sources, vendor catalogs, websites, and publications.
• Notifies and encourages customer departments to use available standard and contract items and vendors when they submit orders for non-standard and/or non-contract products.
• Monitors the daily electronic transmission of EDI and AutoFax and ensures that the computer software and hardware are functioning properly.
• Issues verbal purchase order numbers as necessary for repairs or special department requests.
• Recommends and facilitates the building of Standing and Blanket purchase orders for customer departments.
• Manages capital purchase requests from StrataJazz by issuing and managing purchase orders in Lawson.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay options.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and supplemental health protection plans.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity.
• Education assistance including tuition and certification support.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program including paid time off and family leave.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED