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Central Health · 1 month ago

Sr. Purchasing Specialist - Healthcare Delivery

US-TX-Austin

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Central Health is seeking a Sr. Purchasing Specialist for Healthcare Delivery responsible for the procurement process for equipment, goods, and services related to Healthcare and clinical services. The role involves ensuring the best value for the organization while guiding team members on procurement policies and supporting the Procurement team in meeting organizational priorities.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical

Responsibilities

Ensure the timely procurement of goods and services to obtain the best value to the organization in accordance with procurement policies and all other applicable laws, policies and procedures

Provides information and assistance to District staff regarding purchasing procedures, purchase order/bid status updates and contract status

Places orders against existing contracts or approved requisitions

Creates purchase orders for the acquisition of materials and services and processes all paperwork necessary

Utilizes online purchasing application for these duties

Supports the development of informal and formal solicitations based on policy guidance and business needs, including every phase of planning and development of procurements and assists with moderately complex solicitations in key areas

Implements Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) vendor outreach and education

Provides information and assistance to staff regarding purchasing procedures, purchase order/bid status updates and contract status

Creates, manages and maintains database and documentation, including reviewing for conformity to negotiated rates, rules and regulations

Posts public notices as applicable

Prepares purchase orders, solicits informal bid proposals and reviews requisitions for goods and services purchased

Research, interview and negotiate with suppliers to obtain prices and specifications

Coordinates and manages pre-bid conferences with vendors

Tabulate and evaluate bid submissions for responsiveness

Responsible for the inventory and disposal of surplus property according to the established procedures

Administers the Procurement Card Program by providing direct support to the credit card holders

Implements records management practices for assigned area(s) according to policy and procedure and maintains assigned files and records

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Procurement experiencePurchasing softwareMS Office proficiencyContract managementVendor communicationRecords managementHUB vendor outreachSurplus property managementProposal preparationNegotiation skillsProject management

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent (higher degree accepted)

2 years of procurement experience, to include: Identification and selection of procurement methods, Issuance of purchase orders against existing cooperative or group purchasing contracts, Managing multiple projects, Review and Preparation of proposals, advertising, and solicitation documents group purchasing contracts, Review of Invoices and matching of payment documents, Purchasing clinical supplies/equipment

Proficient use of MS Office tools and electronic communications, signature and purchasing software tools

Preferred

Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in a related field

5 years of procurement experience. Experience with online purchasing software

Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB preferred). May require current Texas Driver's License and proof of automobile liability insurance coverage on personal vehicle utilized for work-related purposes