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Akron Children's · 21 hours ago

Buyer Data Steward

Akron, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Akron Children's is a healthcare organization seeking a Buyer Data Steward to support the Supply Chain Department. This role is responsible for overseeing the data lifecycle and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance efficiency and value across the supply chain.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Develops relationships and collaborates by communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders by managing and advising via data while seeking ways to improve and enhance quality and service including customer satisfaction

Maintain the company's information systems related to the supply chain including enterprise resource planning, contract lifecycle management, warehouse management, transportation management systems, and other relevant software and interfaces

Provide supplier performance data and metrics to identify areas for improvement and collaboration and supports supplier data feeds

Provide supply chain data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement and preparing reports and dashboards to communicate core metrics and dashboards to key stakeholders

Monitor & maintain the quality, consistency, and accuracy of the supply chain data lake for control tower decision-making including data analysis and forecasting tools for demand planning and par optimization to ensure inventory at minimal costs

Identifying areas for improvement in processes by utilizing Lean principles for recommending solutions

Ensures governance, adherence, & security to data policies and standards via education, audits etc

Develops relationships and collaborates by communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders while seeking ways to improve and enhance quality and service including automation and solving problems in the procure to pay process for world class customer service

Process product, equipment, and service orders utilizing established processes, reports, and automation ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and organization procurement policies

Acquisition of requested items by; verifying submitted requisitions for accuracy, approval, compliance to contract, then generating and executing Purchase Orders. This may require minimal negotiation of pricing, terms and conditions for non-contracted items. Works directly with assigned service lines and product categories to provide transactional support for procurement processes, which includes consignment, storerooms, low-to-moderate-dollar/risk purchases, and specialty items

Manages a variety of incoming procurement inquiries (phone, email, etc.), requiring a basic understanding of all Procurement functions including Purchasing, Sourcing, and Contract Management. Ensures that customer and inquiries are addressed/resolved in a timely manner. Provides guidance on purchasing decisions, resolving service issues, and analyzing data to identify expense management opportunities

Analyzing data related to expenses and purchasing trends, and processes utilizing Lean principles to recommend solutions. Ensures that all applicable reports are reviewed and maintained to minimize supply disruptions, facilitate on-time payments and meet targeted benchmarks for established core metrics

Reconcile invoice and delivery discrepancies, manage backorders, overdue deliveries, and vendor returns

Maintaining relationships with vendors and resolving issues related to products, services, and payments

Conducting research and analysis, benchmarking, and audits to ensure data accuracy and implement best practices

Other duties including participating on project teams as assigned

Qualification

Data analysisERP systemsLean principlesPower BITableauHealthcare experienceMS OfficeVendor managementResearchAnalysisAuditingCustomer serviceCommunication skillsProblem-solvingCollaborationNegotiation

Required

This is an 18-month temporary assignment with full benefit eligibility

Full-time, 40 Hours/week

Monday - Friday Days, 7:30AM-4:00PM

Hybrid (2-3 days onsite) Akron, OH

Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel and Word) is required

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively

High school diploma or relevant is required

Minimum of 2 years of relevant data experience in a collaborative team environment

Preferred

Experience in ERP, Lean principles, Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools

Experience in healthcare

Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited university or college

Professional certifications or credentials such as Certified Materials and Resource Professional (CMRP) or Certified Value Analysis Health Professional (CVAHP)