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Central Health · 3 weeks ago

Senior Purchasing Analyst - Healthcare Delivery

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Central Health is seeking a Senior Purchasing Analyst to perform procurement functions in compliance with policies and regulations. This role involves acting as a liaison between department leaders, preparing bids, and managing the procurement process to ensure the best value for assigned departments.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical

Responsibilities

Plans, develops and awards complex solicitations and contract awards to support assigned business leader’s strategy and operational needs

Develops and implements 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

Develops and 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

Reviews and approves purchase orders, solicits bid proposals and reviews requisitions for goods and services purchased for the Healthcare Delivery team

Research, interview and negotiate with suppliers to obtain prices and specifications. Places orders against existing contracts or approved requisitions

Coordinates and manages pre-bid conferences with vendors. Posts public notices as applicable

Collaborate with project sponsors and business owners to guarantee projects and requests align with customer and/or departmental strategies and goals. Meet with customers and technical teams to understand, identify, and define business needs. Compiles data for, and prepares Contract, Procurement and HUB Utilization reports for Executive Management and the Board of Managers

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

Partners with the Healthcare Delivery team to ensure the most appropriate means of Purchase is utilized to ensure accuracy and contract optimization

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Procurement experienceContract negotiationVendor managementSpecification developmentSolicitation preparationBusiness needs assessmentRecords managementCustomer serviceHUB vendor outreachDatabase managementTexas Driver’s LicenseCPPB certificationCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelors Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university

5 years of procurement experience, to include

Development and review of specifications

Development and review of scopes of work

Identification and selection of procurement methods

Issuance of purchase orders against existing cooperative or company group purchasing contracts

Identification and preparation of evaluation criteria

Preparation and advertising of solicitation documents

Negotiation of proposals

Experience working with customers and stakeholders to perform business needs assessments

Preferred

7 years of complex procurement experience in governmental procurement, including technical or specialized purchasing such as technology, construction or health care services, with three (3) years being consecutive

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