Transaction Specialist (Procurement)

Vizient, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 39,100 - 66,500; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. in Irving, TX seeks a Purchase Order Confirmation Specialist to verify non-EDI order statuses and ensure timely acknowledgments. You will coordinate with providers and suppliers, using TAM and Outlook to streamline PO processes and maintain strong business relationships.

The role emphasizes data analysis with SQL, Excel, and PowerPoint, delivering daily and monthly status reports while supporting top-tier member satisfaction and service level adherence.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant experience required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Strong ability to work in an open team environment; physically and mentally.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize effectively.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PPT.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate efforts between the Transaction Management Application (TAM), within the eCommerce exchange platform, and Outlook to confirm purchase orders.
• Request PO acknowledgment information from suppliers on unacknowledged orders within predefined SLAs.
• Contact suppliers via phone to place/confirm orders at specific call times daily (about 40-50% of the day).
• Create and maintain quality relationships with members and suppliers to ensure satisfaction.
• Collect and present statistical data using SQL, Excel, and PowerPoint following TPMM guidelines.
• Utilize TAM and Excel to run daily and monthly status reports.

Skills

SQL

Excel

PowerPoint

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Outlook

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

TAM (Transaction Management Application)

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Summary

In this role, you will obtain status for purchase orders electronically transmitted from providers to suppliers that do not have the ability to transmit via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Your top priority will be to provide accurate and timely confirmation for non-EDI orders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate efforts between the Transaction Management Application (TAM), within the eCommerce exchange platform, and Outlook to confirm purchase orders.
• Request purchase order acknowledgment information from suppliers on all unacknowledged purchase orders within predefined service level agreements.
• Contact suppliers via phone to place and/or confirm orders at specific call times each day, accounting for approximately 40%-50% of your day.
• Create and maintain quality relationships with members and suppliers to ensure member satisfaction.
• Collect and present statistical data using SQL, Excel, and PowerPoint following the Team Performance Management Module (TPMM) guidelines.
• Utilize TAM and Excel to run daily and monthly status reports.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 2 or more years relevant experience required.
• Possess both effective verbal and writing skills required.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Strong ability to work in an open team environment; physically and mentally.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize effectively.
• Prior experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PPT.

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.