Healthcare Procurement Specialist

Children's Hospital and Health System; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin is seeking a Buyer to support patient care by ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of supplies, equipment, and services. You will partner with internal stakeholders and vendors across the health system to drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities include processing requisitions, placing orders via EDI, maintaining vendor info, expediting orders, and collaborating with Strategic Sourcing for cost savings.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED/HSED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of supply chain experience in a fast-paced office environment.
• Experience with MMIS (PeopleSoft and similar systems) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process procurement transactions and act as primary contact for departments.
• Place orders for supplies, equipment and services per policy.
• Facilitate electronic ordering (EDI, automated fax) and data entry of vendor info.
• Expedite orders, resolve PO, receipt, return, and invoice issues.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and stakeholders to identify needs and sourcing options.
• Support cost-saving initiatives with Strategic Sourcing and Value Analysis.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor coordination

Data entry

Interpersonal communication

MS Excel

MMIS knowledge

PeopleSoft

Education

High school diploma

GED

HSED

Associate's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MMIS system

PeopleSoft

EDI

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Children's Wisconsin is seeking a Buyer to support patient care by ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of supplies, equipment, and services. You will partner with internal stakeholders and vendors across the health system to drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities include processing requisitions, placing orders via EDI, maintaining vendor info, expediting orders, and collaborating with Strategic Sourcing for cost savings.