Healthcare Purchasing Specialist

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support buyers and Sr. buyers in purchasing supplies, equipment, and services for the organization’s pediatric care mission.

In this role you will process requisitions, approve purchase orders, expedite orders, and liaise with vendors while maintaining compliance with policies and procedures to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business or a related field.
• Required 2 years' experience with a Supply Chain ERP system, preferably PeopleSoft and with preferred experience in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Process low dollar operational online and outside requisitions within the appropriate timeframe upon receipt converting them to purchase orders and then dispatching to the appropriate vendor
• Approves purchase orders in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for purchase orders to be dispatched to the vendor as observed by the Manager
• Expedites purchase orders by contacting the vendor for updates on ship dates or whether an item is backordered.
• Provides end-user support by resolving delivery, shipping, and merchandise issues/returns within two (2) business days of notification
• Processes restricted fund order requests within three (3) business days, when unable to be processed online.
• Maintains the Vendor File by submitting a properly completed Vendor Add/Change/Inactivate Form with appropriate backup documentation (W-9, EPLS, and IRS) to Accounts Payables
• Functions as Liaison between Hospital entities and Vendors
• Maintains and updates reports, attends meetings, and studies market trends
• Maintains and submits required reports to management within designated timelines
• Attend seminars, courses, and professional organizational meetings

Skills

ERP system experience

Healthcare experience

Education

Associate degree in business or related field

Job description

Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support buyers and Sr. buyers in purchasing supplies, equipment, and services for the organization’s pediatric care mission.

In this role you will process requisitions, approve purchase orders, expedite orders, and liaise with vendors while maintaining compliance with policies and procedures to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement.