Welia Health · 1 day ago
Procurement & Sourcing Specialist
Mora, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expWelia Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Procurement and Sourcing Specialist to coordinate and manage materials and inventory control processes. The role involves liaising between the Supply Chain and various departments to ensure efficient management of supplies, and supporting financial reporting and inventory optimization efforts.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitPersonal Health
Responsibilities
Monitors and recommends restock levels as needed
Manage purchase order process, receiving and issues for all assigned departments
Reports backorders to Materials Management
Manage the storage of all department's stock and non-stock inventory in an efficient manner consistent with facility practices
Requisition surgical and medical supplies, implants, and small equipment necessary to support the needs of the departments and physicians
Develop and maintain customized requisitions to facilitate the ordering of department inventory through the Oracle procurement system
Assist in the preparation of financial reports highlighting utilization and cost effectiveness of supplies, cost per procedure, and comparative benchmarks
Generate routine and ad-hoc reports as requested
Analyze cost data in relationship to usage while maintaining quality clinical outcomes
Take an active approach in relation to standardization and utilization. Continue to review Medline Renewal opportunities for reprocessed instruments and supplies
Collaborate with all departments to support goals of product standardization and contract optimization opportunities
Ensure objective of enhancing patient care in a cost-effective manner through effective utilization of and savings from Premier GPO contracted supplies and equipment is carried out
Facilitate system wide coordination to insure cost-effective utilization of supplies and materials
Assess the need for new supplies, materials, and equipment with staff to evaluate, select, acquire, and educate on new products and equipment
Collaborate with Department Leadership to assist in capital acquisitions
Maintain current knowledge of Fairview Purchasing Network and Premier contracts. Attends Spring and Fall meetings as directed by Supply Chain Manager
Manage equipment, materials, and supplies within budget and identifies root causes of variances and develops action plans for improvement
Manage inventory levels to maximize inventory turn while maintaining adequate stock
Maintain current knowledge of materials management issues to be able to fill in when needed
Demonstrate behavior standards when other duties are assigned
Manage and develop equipment tracking best practices by maintaining list of current equipment in departments. The Procurement and Sourcing Specialist will work collaboratively with Biomed team to ensure matching equipment lists and timely completion of Bill of Sale paperwork, if necessary
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or the equivalent
Minimum of 3 years experience in supply chain procurement and inventory management
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to write simple correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Ability to work independently
Effective interpersonal relationship skills including good listening and communication skills
Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and appropriately
Adjusts to stressful situations with confidence and good judgment
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear
The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals
The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Preferred
Associates degree in business, finance or a related and clinical experience
Company
Welia Health
Welia Health is a health care service provider.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Randy Ulseth
Chief Executive Officer
Josh Asp
Chief Financial Officer
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