SUPPLY CHAIN PURCHASING ANALYST

The Hospital Authority of Miller County•Colquitt, GA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the operation of the procurement function of the department. Maintains the computerized materials management system. Assists Supply Chain Director and Manager as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in purchasing or procurement required.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Basic Computer Skills

Nice To Haves

At least one (1) year of experience with the procurement function in the healthcare environment preferred.
Associate’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
Experience with inventory management is preferred.
Experience with Cerner preferred.
Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews and checks for accuracy, specification and need and processes all approved orders and requisitions.
Places orders with distributors utilizing phone, email, online order entry, automatic order entry, or EDI.
Verifies all packing slips against purchase orders to ensure accuracy and receives good through the computerized materials management system.
Interfaces with Accounts Payable where price discrepancies exist between the purchase order and invoice.
Reports all major or consistent price discrepancies.
Coordinates product returns with vendors.
Assists with solicitation of bids, review of pertinent data, and negotiations.
Assists with updates and maintenance of PAR level system.
Interfaces directly with department managers in relation to procurement to establish specifications and need.
Communicates with all departments in relation to requisitions and orders that are in progress.
Maintains computer hardware and software in a manner that ensures proper and accurate operation.
Inputs and updates received items into expiration date tracking.
Communicates recalls to impacted departments and ensure follow-up and reporting.
Tracks and reports quality measures monthly.
Reviews backorders and expedites these orders.
Evaluates Supply Chain processes, policies, and procedures to make recommendations to Supply Chain Director for increased efficiency.
Maintains an accurate filing system of purchase orders.
Updates, catalogs, price lists and product vendor files as needed.
Interfaces directly with sales representatives to ensure price competition and accuracy are achieved.
Combines all orders by vendor to ensure that orders are placed in the most efficient manner.
Assists vendors with Vendormate login if needed.
Assist with warehouse organization and space optimization, while also updating Supply Chain computer system.
Assist with inventory preparation and optimization.
Provides support for the receiving functions within Supply Chain as needed.
Requires minimal supervision in performance of job duties; is a self-starter.
Prioritize responsibilities to ensure completion of duties and adherence to deadlines.
Helps to complete tasks in the Supply Chain Department that are not within the job description. Renders self- available, when responsibilities have been met, to assist in areas that may require assistance within the department.
Performs additional tasks as assigned.