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Sentara Health · 9 hours ago

Procurement Specialist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Sentara Health is a healthcare organization that is seeking a Procurement Specialist to provide purchasing assistance to departmental staff. The role involves managing the procure to pay lifecycle and acting as a subject matter expert while communicating with stakeholders and handling complex purchase requisitions.

Hospital & Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Actively communicates with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to represent the purchasing department in all forums (group, individual, etc.)

Will prioritize, manage, and shift multiple priorities/deadlines as assigned

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions

Completes daily assigned tasks independently and accurately

Guides complex purchase requisitions and purchase orders for supplies, equipment, and services

Competently use ERP solution to process orders, document order confirmations, review match exceptions, run reports, and guide end users on the appropriate use of ERP

Effectively verify pricing through Supply Chain’s contract tools, including but not restricted to, contract lifecycle management (CLM), Group Buying Organization (GPO), and ERP solutions to ensure accuracy of associated purchase orders, items and invoicing. Submit supplier and item modifications through current processes and tools as identified by Procurement for corrective action in the ERP

Reviews quotes for accuracy

Achieve specific purchasing goals and metrics. May also involve assisting to improve established purchasing procedures

Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance as needed

Qualification

Healthcare Procurement Software SystemsPurchasing ExperienceContract Terms UnderstandingERP ProficiencyAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Associates degree in a relevant field of study finance, accounting, business management preferred

4+ years of purchasing or buyer experience (healthcare supply chain required)

3 years healthcare purchasing agent experience (Required)

3 years Healthcare Procurement Software Systems/ERP (Required)

Experience managing purchase orders, blanket purchase orders, and vendor contracts

Experience working in a healthcare supply chain environment

Strong ability to maintain accuracy, compliance, and documentation standards

High attention to detail and accuracy

Strong understanding of contract terms and purchasing standards

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote work environment

Strong computer and system proficiency

Excellent organization, communication, and follow-up skills

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Emergency Backup Care

Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

Life Insurance

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Company

Sentara Health

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Sentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 135 years in pursuit of its mission - "we improve health every day." Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S.

Founded in 1988

Hampton Roads, VA, US

10001+ employees

http://www.sentara.com

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