Purchasing Specialist II

Universal Health Services; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Medical plan

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. in King of Prussia, PA is seeking a Purchasing Specialist II to manage vendor contracts and procure products for acute and sub-acute care facilities across UHS.

You will liaise with vendors, process POs via EDI and other channels, and support cost containment efforts. Ideal candidates have an Associate's degree with 3–5 years of purchasing or supplies experience, strong MS Office and SCM system skills, and proven vendor management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 3–5 years related experience; more experience may count.
• Experience with Word, Excel, SharePoint and automated SCM system.
• Commodity/vendor management expertise.
• Knowledge of healthcare/clinical supplies.
• Knowledge of automated SCM reporting.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interface with end users and vendors.
• Ability to interpret verbal and written information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under time constraints.
• Ability to solve problems and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Process requisitions into purchase orders for acute, sub-acute sites and clinics.
• Review proposals, determine contract prices, follow up on orders and verify delivery.
• Expedite orders to ensure delivery requirements are met.
• Confer with vendors and analyze pricing and delivery factors.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with Accounts Payable.
• Act as a resource for product and vendor information for facilities.
• Ensure contract approval prior to PO issuance.
• Maintain files of supporting documents.

Skills

Commodity/vendor management

Healthcare supplies knowledge

Automated SCM reporting

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal/written interpretation

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree + 3-5 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Automated SCM system

Job description

Responsibilities

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

The Corporate Supply Chain Department is seeking a dynamic and talented Purchasing Specialist II.

The Purchasing Specialist II demonstrates knowledge of all vendors and contracts for which responsibility is assigned. Ensures consistent contract compliance. Develops relationships with and ensures excellent customer service to key UHS customers who will use the products and services. Creates vendor purchase orders and transmits orders to vendor via Electronic Data Interface (EDI), telephone, internet, e-mail, and fax. Notes confirmations, expected receipt dates and backorders on the Purchase Order. Expedites all orders through receipt at requesting location. Processes all price discrepancies with Accounts Payable, utilizing EDI confirmation; GPO and UHS contracted pricing information. Exercises purchasing delegation of authority up to $50,000.

Key Responsibilities

• Processes requisitions into purchase orders; purchases products and services for the acute care, sub-acute care and clinic sites within the UHS organization.
• Reviews proposals; determines contract prices; follows up on orders placed; verifies delivery and approves payments. Communicates delivery information to requestor and facility supply chain department.
• Reviews open order report and expedites orders to ensure delivery requirements are met.
• Confers with vendors and analyzes vendor's operations to determine factors that affect prices and deliveries. Searches for cost reduction or process improvement opportunities without direction.
• Works through any invoice discrepancy and resolves issues within the acceptable turnaround times.
• Acts as a resource for product and vendor information for the facilities.
• Ensures that contract approval is completed prior to purchase order issuance.
• Maintains files of supporting and appropriate documents.

Qualifications

Position Requirements

• Minimum education requirement of an Associate's degree with 3-5 years of related experience. Additional relevant experience (5 years) may be considered in lieu of education requirement.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Sharepoint and an automated Supply Chain system required.
• Demonstrated commodity/vendor management expertise required.
• Knowledge of healthcare / clinical supplies.
• Knowledge of automated Supply Chain reporting.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills to interface with a broad range of end users and vendors.
• Ability to interpret verbal and written information and instructions.
• Ability to work under strict time constrains and to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to solve problems and work as part of a team.

This Opportunity Provides the Following

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off

UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

EEO Statement

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