Purchasing Specialist - Supply Chain Analytics & Purchasing

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

1d • Remote

About The Position

Overview: M – F typical business hours (no weekend) fully remote after initial training Job Description Summary: Maintains the efficient flow of purchasing activities and acts as a liaison between the department and vendor representatives, communicating and resolving discrepancies that may occur. Job Description: Essential Functions: Resolves customer concerns or directs to appropriate department personnel Verifies availability of product or service and establishes delivery dates. Monitors inventory levels and initiates routine, rush, service, and procurement card orders. Confirms orders, details, and updates database discrepancies. Maintains and updates the MMIS system with vendor information and purchase order information. Processes returns and communicates with vendor, dock and customer. The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent, required.
• Ability to multi-task in a high energy work environment.
• Position requires the ability to interact effectively with customers and information systems personnel across the organization.
• Work requires regularly proofreading and checking documents for accuracy and inputting and/or retrieving words or data into or from an automated computer system.
• OCCASIONALLY: Color vision, Flexing/extending of neck, Peripheral vision, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder
• FREQUENTLY: Decision Making, Depth perception, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Problem solving, Sitting, Standing, Walking
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near

Responsibilities

• Resolves customer concerns or directs to appropriate department personnel
• Verifies availability of product or service and establishes delivery dates.
• Monitors inventory levels and initiates routine, rush, service, and procurement card orders.
• Confirms orders, details, and updates database discrepancies.
• Maintains and updates the MMIS system with vendor information and purchase order information.
• Processes returns and communicates with vendor, dock and customer.

What This Job Offers

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