Procurement Analyst

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC in New York, Town of Florida, is seeking a Procurement Analyst to support supply chain operations for a healthcare provider on a contract-to-hire basis. The role focuses on managing vendor relationships, reviewing quotes, and ensuring invoices align with negotiated rates.

Proficiency in MS Office and data systems is required, along with strong communication. This on-site position requires collaboration across departments to optimize procurement processes and meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 3 years of supply chain experience.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with vendor management and procurement processes.
• Ability to analyze data and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage workflow and relationships with team members, customers, and vendors.
• Engage major departments by fostering communication with department contacts.
• Provide Asset Management assistance in procuring effective products/services, meeting contractual and financial goals.
• Review and negotiate vendor quotes to ensure compliance with organizational guidelines.
• Ensure timely submission of required vendor documentation.
• Verify invoice accuracy and adherence to negotiated rates.
• Pay invoices within terms.
• Resolve invoicing issues with departments and vendors per guidelines.
• Review work queue and place orders by day's end.
• Identify opportunities for workflow automation, such as EDI implementation.
• Ensure accurate and timely order transmission based on requisition priority.
• Make decisions on product sourcing through OEM or third-party vendors per guidelines.
• Complete tasks to add value to customers and vendors.
• Proactively prevent errors or recurring problems.
• Educate departments and vendors on Asset Management requirements to minimize issues.
• Consistently meet department performance standards and assist other analysts as needed.
• Evaluate equipment repair history and perform cost analysis for repair or replacement decisions.
• Notify departments of equipment end-of-life status and encourage budgeting for replacements.
• Act as a liaison between Procurement Manager and Contract Analysts to avoid unnecessary charges.

Skills

Supply chain

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

Data systems

Multitasking

Procurement

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

VendorMate

Premier

Health Systems SharePoint

MMIS

Job description

At-a-Glance:

Are you ready to build your career by joining a healthcare provider? If so, our client is hiring a Procurement Analyst.

Position Type:

• Contract-to-Hire
• On-Site

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with 3years of experience in supply chain.
• Knowledge of supply chain logistics.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to navigate computerized data systems (e.g., VendorMate, Premier, Health Systems SharePoint, MMIS).
• Ability to multitask and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to complete analysis and determine best course of action.

Preferences:

• Knowledge of hospital products for specific service lines (e.g., OR, Cath Lab, Surgery).
• Accountability for actions.
• Knowledge of healthcare industry operations.
• General knowledge of maintenance terminology.
• General accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities:

• Manage workflow and relationships with team members, customers, and vendors professionally.
• Engage major departments by fostering communication with department contacts.
• Provide Asset Management assistance in procuring effective products/services, meeting contractual and financial goals.
• Review and negotiate vendor quotes to ensure compliance with organizational guidelines.
• Ensure timely submission of required vendor documentation.
• Verify invoice accuracy and adherence to negotiated rates.
• Pay invoices within terms.
• Resolve invoicing issues with departments and vendors per guidelines.
• Review work queue and place orders by day's end.
• Identify opportunities for workflow automation, such as EDI implementation.
• Ensure accurate and timely order transmission based on requisition priority.
• Make decisions on product sourcing through OEM or third-party vendors per guidelines.
• Complete tasks to add value to customers and vendors.
• Proactively prevent errors or recurring problems.
• Educate departments and vendors on Asset Management requirements to minimize issues.
• Consistently meet department performance standards and assist other analysts as needed.
• Evaluate equipment repair history and perform cost analysis for repair or replacement decisions.
• Notify departments of equipment end-of-life status and encourage budgeting for replacements.
• Act as a liaison between Procurement Manager and Contract Analysts to avoid unnecessary charges.