Procurement Specialist

Vizient; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Incentive eligible

Job summary

Vizient is seeking a detail-oriented procurement professional to process and validate customer purchase orders and requests for Vizient Centralized Purchasing Services. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely order placement, and SLA compliance.

Responsibilities include converting requisitions to POs, placing orders via EDI, ERP entries, handling rush orders, and escalating issues as needed. A relevant degree is preferred; no prior experience required, with medical procurement experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• No prior work 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.

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 ERP system in compliance with 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 and communicate confirmation information.
• Escalate contract and availability issues to next level personnel.

Skills

ERP systems

Multitasking

Communication skills

Medical procurement

Degree preferred

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

When you're the best, we're the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves . We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

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.
• No prior work 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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.