Healthcare Procurement Specialist

Premier; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life and DIS

401k retirement program

Paid time off

Incentive plans

Job summary

Premier is seeking an experienced Purchasing Specialist to lead the end-to-end PO process within our hospital environment. You will manage POs in the ERP, resolve supplier and invoice issues, and support critical requisition needs while ensuring contract compliance and data integrity.

The role requires healthcare procurement experience, familiarity with PeopleSoft and GHX, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally. Travel up to 20% within the US may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and internet-based applications.
• Ability to generate reports and interpret data for Procure-to-Pay and PO management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders in the ERP system with financial and logistics accuracy.
• Collaborate daily with Purchasing Supervisors to align workflows.
• Troubleshoot and resolve supplier issues including backorders and invoice discrepancies.
• Manage Tier 1 Emergency Requisitions end-to-end with vendors and receiving teams.
• Ensure contract compliance, data accuracy, and prompt order confirmations.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Data reporting

Report generation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/Healthcare Administration

Tools

PeopleSoft

GHX

Job description

Premier is seeking an experienced Purchasing Specialist to lead the end-to-end PO process within our hospital environment. You will manage POs in the ERP, resolve supplier and invoice issues, and support critical requisition needs while ensuring contract compliance and data integrity.

The role requires healthcare procurement experience, familiarity with PeopleSoft and GHX, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally. Travel up to 20% within the US may be required.