Purchasing Sr Analyst

Nebraska Medicine•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a talented Purchasing Sr Analyst to join their Central Operations Pharmacy team. This role involves partnering with physicians, nurses, and other hospital staff to provide exceptional care. The position is full-time, 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period), benefits eligible, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. There is an on-call requirement of two consecutive weekends on, followed by four off. Nebraska Medicine has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Top Employers and the Best Employer in Nebraska.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of applicable experience required.
High school education or equivalent required.
Bachelor's degree OR equivalent combination of education/experience combined (One year of education equals one year of experience) required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required.
Ability to interpret financial/statistical data and make sound recommendations based on that information required.
Ability to anticipate customer requirements and meet those needs in an appropriate and timely manner is required.
Ability to act independently with minimal supervision is required.
Demonstrated effective communication skills, both written and verbal required.
Ability to prioritize organization requirements and track progress of multiple initiatives required.
If this position supports the pharmacy department, a registered pharmacy technician certificate is required.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience in healthcare environment preferred.
Experience in negotiation or a computerized inventory control environment depending on position.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Knowledge of hospital financial systems is preferred.
Experience with typical office equipment (e.g., fax, phone, copier) preferred.
Knowledge of manufacturer/vendor product catalogs is preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

Organize, negotiate, process, and expedite the cost effective and timely acquisition, receiving and distribution of supplies, equipment and services, while achieving contract compliance and customer satisfaction.
Maintain master item catalog.
Provides timely reports related to purchasing activities as required by the organization.