Central Health · 1 month ago
Purchasing Analyst - Healthcare Delivery
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expCentral Health is seeking a Purchasing Analyst to perform procurement functions in compliance with policies and regulations. The role involves acting as a liaison between department leaders and managing the procurement of equipment, supplies, and services for the Healthcare Delivery department.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical
Responsibilities
Plans, develops and awards simple to complex solicitations and contract awards in Healthcare Delivery (HCD) field to support assigned business leader’s strategy and operational needs
Partners with HCD department to ensure the most appropriate means of purchase is utilized to ensure accuracy and contract optimization
Develops informal and formal solicitations for the HCD department 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
Research, interviews and negotiates HCD purchases with suppliers to obtain prices and specifications
Provides information and assistance to staff regarding purchasing procedures, purchase order/bid status updates and contract status
Creates, manages and maintains database and documentation for HCD Procurement projects, including reviewing for conformity to negotiated rates, rules and regulations
Develops and implements Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) vendor outreach and education
Coordinates and manages HCD pre-bid conferences with vendors; Posts public notices for HCD solicitations and projects as applicable
Reviews and approves HCD department purchase orders, solicits bid proposals and reviews requisitions for goods and services purchased. Places orders against existing contracts or approved requisitions
Compiles data for, and prepares Contract, Procurement and HUB Utilization reports for IT purchases to report to 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
Collaborate with project sponsors and HCD business owners to guarantee projects and requests align with customer and/or departmental strategies and goals
Meets with customers and technical teams to understand, identify, and define business needs
Supports the diversity and inclusion initiatives of the organization
Completes the annual compliance training by scheduled deadline
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
2 years of procurement experience, to include Purchasing and Contracts management
Preferred
Bachelors Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university
2 years of experience in governmental procurement, including technical/specialized purchasing in Healthcare Delivery (HCD) supplies and equipment
review of HCD Procurement specifications
review of scopes of work in HCD
identification and selection of procurement methods
issuance of HCD purchase orders against existing cooperative or company group purchasing contracts
identification of evaluation criteria
preparation and advertising of HCD solicitation documents
experience working with customers and stakeholders to perform business needs assessments
1 year of experience with DIR Cooperative and other Cooperative Purchasing and Contracting Procedures
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
Company
Central Health
Central Health is a health care company provides access to healthcare services to eligible residents of Travis County.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jonathan Morgan
Chief Operating Officer
Alan Schalscha
Chief Medical Officer
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