Sr Procurement Specialist

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In this role, you will manage procurement activities with an emphasis on backorder triage, late open purchase orders, and resolution of product delivery exceptions. You will collaborate with clients and suppliers to coordinate timely delivery of supplies needed for patient care, resolve procurement and pricing issues, and support the end-to-end purchasing process. You will also identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, data accuracy, supplier performance, and the overall client experience.

Responsibilities:

• Manage backorder triage and late open purchase orders, prioritizing supply needs and coordinating with clients and suppliers to resolve delivery exceptions.
• Facilitate product substitutions for backordered items and modify orders to appropriate contracted suppliers when approved product conversions occur.
• Process and validate client supply requests, create purchase orders, confirm pricing against contractual agreements, and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate equipment repairs and secure loaner equipment as needed to support continuity of operations.
• Process and track bill-only and consignment orders and assist Procurement Coordinators with procurement request volumes as needed.
• Investigate and document backorder, delivery, receiving, and other procurement exceptions using procurement technology and tools, escalating issues when appropriate.
• Support evaluation of supplier performance and identify trends, impediments, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Partner with clients to improve item master accuracy and research potential additions to inventory databases.
• Assist clients in identifying appropriate suppliers and sources of supply within the contract portfolio and respond to ad hoc supply-related inquiries.
• Participate in client supply chain meetings to resolve aging receiving discrepancies, identify continuous improvement opportunities, and deliver service consistent with individual and team SLA targets.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or related operations.
• Knowledge of purchase orders, backorder management, supplier coordination, and procurement processes.
• Ability to investigate supply and order exceptions, analyze information, and drive issues through resolution.
• Strong client service, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing requests and meet established service-level expectations.
• Experience working with procurement, ERP, supply chain, or purchasing technology preferred.
• Healthcare supply chain or healthcare procurement experience preferred.

Estimated Hiring Range:

This position is also incentive eligible.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:   Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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