Procurement Specialist: Drive Efficient Purchases & ERP Impact

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

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.