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Houston Methodist · 2 days ago

JR-55 Supply Chain Applications Specialist - Purchasing

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Houston Methodist is seeking a Supply Chain Applications Specialist to provide tactical support for material management software and databases. This role involves serving as the primary contact for database functions and liaising with IT and vendors to maintain supply chain systems.

Health CareMedical

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Communicates in an active, positive, effective manner with all team members, staff throughout the organization and vendors

Contributes to teamwork by consistently offering assistance and responding in a positive, timely manner to requests for assistance

Liaises with IT and business stakeholders to support and maintain Supply Chain systems as appropriate

Serves as the primary point of contact for database functions such as data entry, data maintenance (i.e. batch upgrades), coordinates software updates and maintenance with IT or software vendor

Creates reports as requested or works with IT/software vendor(s) to create requested reports

Supports upgrade implementations and upgrades including testing and audit processes. Makes changes and corrections as needed and communicates to stakeholders

Identifies technical problems or program enhancements and coordinates with IT or software vendor

Tests software upgrades and communicates upgrades to users

Contributes to development of effective business decisions through clear, concise communication and reporting using data to support conclusions

Provides input and recommendations, process improvements and customer service approaches

Seeks out opportunities to increase efficiency and productivity for self and department

Supports team goals and metrics through efficient, timely issue resolution of assignments

Anticipates client needs and communicates to department leadership for solution development

Generates innovative solutions in partnership with customers, vendors and department

Proactively manages own professional development. Completes My Development Plan (MDP)

Qualification

Database supportERP systemsMicrosoft applicationsCustomer service focusInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree business, information technology or related field. In lieu of Bachelor's degree, an additional four years' experience in addition to the minimum experience required below

One year of experience in software and database support preferably in a materials management database

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

Knowledge of a variety of technologies including Microsoft applications

Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong listening, communications and interpersonal skills

Company

Houston Methodist

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Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.houstonmethodist.org/

H1B Sponsorship

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