Procurement Specialist

WVHC; Fort Washakie (WY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Fort Washakie is seeking a Procurement Specialist. The role involves overseeing complex procurement actions, including vendor sourcing and contract oversight. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and experience in purchasing systems. Preference will be given to qualified Eastern Shoshone tribal members. The position requires passing a drug test and background check.

Qualifications

• Experience with processing expense reports and reconciling vendor statements.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare purchase orders based on approved requests.
• Oversee and track purchasing of materials and services.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier negotiations.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Experience in purchasing systems

Attention to detail

Job description

Position Summary

Procurement Specialist is responsible for complex procurement actions including vendor sourcing, solicitation, proposal evaluation, delivery, closeout, and all associated aspects of the procurement process; contract oversight to ensure all applicable contract requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare purchase orders/purchasing based on approved purchase request.
• Oversee and track the purchasing of materials and services, ensuring all project needs and timelines are met.
• Audit the receiving/receipt controls of materials.
• Audit material inventories.
• Audit purchase card reconciliation monthly.
• Draft Approval Requests (AR) to the customer for procurement procedures.
• Gains and maintains expertise in customer, procurement and material control procedures and requirements.
• Effectively communicate with requestors and vendors of any change in material or expected delivery times.
• Identify cost saving opportunities through supplier negotiations and market analysis.
• Review all incoming mail on a daily basis and distribute to each department.
• Monitor inventory of all items including supplies from other departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills
• Experience in purchasing and accounts payable system and procedures
• Experience with processing expense reports and reconciling vendor statements
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, circumference, interest, and volume
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Application Requirements

Submit a complete application with supporting documents via the online portal. Applications are available at Warm Valley Health Care or for more information contact Stacie Fagerstone, Executive Director Human Resources via email at [e-mail].

Preference will be given to a qualified Eastern Shoshone tribal member, then other qualified federally recognized Indian tribal members and then other qualified candidates.

• Applicants must submit a copy of Tribal Enrollment card or CIB for Indian Preference.

Veterans who meet the minimum qualifications and provide documentation of an honorable discharge (DD214) from any branch of military service are entitled to receive preference points during the interview process.

Any offer of employment is contingent dependent on drug test, reference check and background check. Refusal to take the test or testing positive will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Warm Valley Health Care for 60 days.

• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Successfully pass the employment background check.