Procurement Specialist

Vizient; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient in Tulsa, OK is seeking a detail‑oriented procurement professional to process and validate customer purchase orders and requests for Vizient Centralized Purchasing Services.

You will convert requisitions to POs, place orders through EDI, fax, email or verbal communication, and ensure entries are accurately reflected in the ERP system in line with SLA requirements. Strong organization and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant experience required.
• Medical procurement experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking ability.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Convert requisitions to purchase orders.
• Place purchase orders via EDI, fax, email, and phone.
• Ensure PO is confirmed and noted in ERP per SLA.
• Document and update tracking tool daily.
• Review non-file requisitions to assign Item Master numbers.
• Process rush/overnight orders and document details.
• Escalate contract and availability issues as needed.

Skills

Relevant degree

Experience

Medical procurement

ERP systems

Organization

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Excited to grow your career?

We value our talented employees and instill an environment where you feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute your unique skills and talents while living and working as your authentic self. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Our people make all the difference in our success.

Summary:

In this role, you will process and validate purchase orders and requests made by customers who subscribe to Vizient Centralized Purchasing Services.

Responsibilities:

• Convert requisitions to purchase orders.
• Place purchase orders via electronic data interchange (EDI), fax, email and verbally.
• Ensure all purchase orders are confirmed and noted in enterprise resource planning (ERP) system in compliance with client Service line agreement (SLA).
• Document and update tracking tool daily.
• Review non-file requisition items to determine if assigned an Item Master number.
• Process rush/overnight orders as requested, communicating confirmation information to each requester, and document rush order details in set time frame.
• Escalate contract and availability issues to next level personnel for orders processed or finalized by a method other than EDI.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Medical procurement experience preferred.
• Experience working within ERP systems preferred.
• Strong organization skill and ability to manage multiple ongoing tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.

Career Framework:

Business Support - Staff Support (B2)

Estimated Hiring Range:

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $39,100.00 to $66,500.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers