Supply Chain Purchasing Specialist

Brown-University-Health-1; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a reliable Purchasing Clerk to manage daily purchasing functions for the centralized procurement department in Providence, RI. You will process priority requests, prepare orders, resolve supplier issues, and maintain accurate records while delivering strong customer service to internal teams.

Candidates should have at least 2 years in purchasing and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required and a minimum of 2 years of experience in purchasing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchase supplies, materials, equipment, and services according to procurement policies and standards for Brown University Health.
• Process priority purchasing requests for all service lines.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements.
• Resolve supply issues or discrepancies between suppliers and the organization.
• Provide customer service to internal stakeholders on new/existing requests.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records in accordance with internal policies.
• Increase ordering efficiency with suppliers.
• Review purchase requirements with internal stakeholders.
• Track and maintain the status of orders and report issues to supervisor.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal & Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director, Supply Chain Operations, provides daily purchasing functions for Brown University Health’s centralized purchasing and procurement department. Responsible for coordinating activities and functions of the daily tactical and strategic operations.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Purchasing supplies, materials, equipment, and services according to procurement policies and standards for Brown University Health.
• Processing priority purchasing requests for all service lines.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements.
• Resolve any supply issues or discrepancies between suppliers and their organization.
• Provide customer service to internal stakeholders on new/existing requests.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing records in accordance with internal policies
• Increase ordering efficiency with suppliers.
• Review purchase requirements with internal stakeholders
• Track and maintain the status of orders and report issues to supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to exercise considerable independent judgement when performing daily tasks.
• Represents the organization in a professional manner.
• Complies with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Effectively manages competing priorities in a changing, highly results oriented, deadline driven environment.
• Ensures proper protection of organization’s confidential information.
• A high level of interpersonal skills to effectively represent Brown University Health and Supply Chain in interaction with all levels of personnel within and outside the organization.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or equivalent required and a minimum of 2 years of experience in purchasing.

EXPERIENCE

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Pay Range

$20.96-$34.61

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

Corporate Headquarters - 15 LaSalle Square Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type

M-F 8:00am-5:00pm

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No