Purchasing Worker II

Mass General Brigham • Somerville, MA

1d • $20 - $28 • Remote

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Responsible for selecting and purchasing quality products for a business. Provides procurement process support to customers and suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree General Business required Experience is accepted in lieu of a degree
• Directly related purchasing experience 0-1 year required
• Customer service support-related work 2-3 years preferred
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint).
• Proficient in appropriate software.
• Critical thinking, sales, budget, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for assigned requisitions.
• Source description only requests through existing vendors when possible, using knowledge of the Mass General Brigham item file and alternate vendors.
• Administer purchase orders and other transactions from requisition development to completion.
• Review purchase requisitions for appropriateness about budgets and their conformance with established policies and procedures.
• Identify and/or select potential sources of services or supplies.
• Assists in determining if newly suggested vendors are appropriate to add to the Mass General Brigham Supplier File.
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing.
• Process requisitions and update management on the status of orders.
• Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level