Healthcare Procurement Specialist - Hybrid (Boston)

Talentify; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for purchasing goods, services, and equipment to support hospital operations while ensuring cost efficiency, timely delivery, and compliance with procurement standards. This role collaborates closely with internal departments and external vendors to research pricing, negotiate costs, manage purchase orders, and resolve order or invoice discrepancies.

This contract role is based in Boston with a hybrid schedule, onsite at Longwood Avenue campus and remote

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchasing and procurement.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a complex healthcare environment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems.
• Ability to research competitive pricing and manage purchase orders.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and manage the purchase of goods, services, and equipment in alignment with hospital policies and procurement standards.
• Select appropriate purchasing methods, create purchase orders, verify product or service availability, and establish delivery timelines.
• Track, monitor, and expedite open purchase orders through fulfillment and delivery.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and coordinate with vendors and internal teams to address issues.
• Research product options, pricing, and sourcing alternatives to support departmental needs.
• Communicate regularly with hospital departments to provide order status updates and ensure expectations are met.
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with vendors and internal customers.
• Obtain price quotes and assist with negotiations to ensure competitive pricing.
• Support cost-containment efforts by utilizing group purchasing contracts and encouraging product standardization.
• Identify opportunities for inventory control and cost savings.
• Assist with product recalls, returns, and managing outdates as needed.
• Ensure compliance with hospital purchasing procedures and standards.
• Maintain knowledge of current procurement trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to maintaining accurate documentation and procurement records.

Skills

Purchasing and procurement

Negotiation

Communication

Detail oriented

Purchase orders

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for purchasing goods, services, and equipment to support hospital operations while ensuring cost efficiency, timely delivery, and compliance with procurement standards. This role collaborates closely with internal departments and external vendors to research pricing, negotiate costs, manage purchase orders, and resolve order or invoice discrepancies.

This contract role is based in Boston with a hybrid schedule, onsite at Longwood Avenue campus and remote