Procurement Specialist

Summary

In this role, you will process and validate purchase orders and requests made by customers who subscribe to Vizient Centralized Purchasing Services.

• Convert requisitions to purchase orders.
• Place purchase orders via electronic data interchange (EDI), fax, email and verbally.
• Ensure all purchase orders are confirmed and noted in enterprise resource planning (ERP) system in compliance with client Service line agreement (SLA).
• Document and update tracking tool daily.
• Review non-file requisition items to determine if assigned an Item Master number.
• Process rush/overnight orders as requested, communicating confirmation information to each requester, and document rush order details in set time frame.
• Escalate contract and availability issues to next level personnel for orders processed or finalized by a method other than EDI.

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Medical procurement experience preferred.
• Experience working within ERP systems preferred.
• Strong organization skill and ability to manage multiple ongoing tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $39,100.00 to $66,500.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:

Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.