Purchasing Worker II

Responsible for selecting and purchasing quality products for a business. Provides procurement process support to customers and suppliers.

• Take responsibility for assigned requisitions. Source description only requests through existing vendors when possible, using knowledge of the Mass General Brigham item file and alternate vendors.
• Administer purchase orders and other transactions from requisition development to completion.
• Review purchase requisitions for appropriateness about budgets and their conformance with established policies and procedures.
• Identify and/or select potential sources of services or supplies.
• Assists in determining if newly suggested vendors are appropriate to add to the Mass General Brigham Supplier File.
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing.
• Process requisitions and update management on the status of orders.
• Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree General Business required. Experience is accepted in lieu of a degree.

Experience:

Directly related purchasing experience 0-1 year required and Customer service support-related work 2-3 years preferred.

• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint).
• Proficient in appropriate software.
• Critical thinking, sales, budget, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• M-F Eastern Business hours required for remote role.
• Quiet, secure, stable, compliant work station required.

Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.