Purchasing Specialist
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Job Location:
Sioux Falls, SD - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 17 - 28
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Work Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Salary Range: $17.50 - $28.00Union Position:
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A fantastic opportunity to join the Sanford Health Family at an entry level Purchasing Specialist position with fast pace working environment to support our ever growing Sanford Enterprise. The day to day work involves placing purchase order to vendors obtaining confirmations tracking information and keeping updated documentation throughout our ERP system. This position requires ability to multitask utilize multiple different Microsoft systems and meet deadlines/cutoff on a daily basis. Come join our Purchasing team where you get the opportunity to support our clinicians physicians patients and our communities throughout Sanford Enterprise.Summary
The Procure-to-Pay Specialist role supports enterprise activities related to procurement or account payable functions. The individual must be able to work and communicate effectively via all modes of communication with all levels of staff external manufacturers and distributors. Projecting professionalism and positivity while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information is an essential part of this role. The ability to react calmly and effectively in stressful work situations is required. The individual helps identify issues communicates and seeks guidance with others regarding problem solving and decision-making to resolve.The core responsibilities of the specialist role include controlling troubleshooting and process improvement for all aspects of Procurement and Payment activities. These include but are not limited to: policies purchase orders catalog management vendor management payable activities reporting user administration.
Job Description
Procurement:
The Procure-to-Pay Specialist position involves the enterprise procurement of items through the creation of Purchase Orders. Purchase Orders are submitted to suppliers monitored and expedited as the event there is not an established contract the Procure to Pay Specialist will negotiate terms price and conditions. This includes procurement of supplies equipment and services within assigned categories. Communication encompasses references to ordering receiving payment etc. Responsible for reconciling purchase order facilitating receiving and invoice discrepancies in a timely manner. Maintains department specific metrics.
Accounts Payable:
The Procure to Pay Specialist position involves the enterprise payment of items including: Purchase Orders Invoice Submission or Expense Reports. This includes processing accounts payable transactions for multiple locations with high attention to detail as a regular part of daily work while using knowledge of organizational policies and practices in a timely manner. Additionally maintaining vendor relationships through excellent customer service. Must have general knowledge of business procedures and understand basics of bookkeeping and accounting. Responsible for follow-up on invoices that may have discrepancies.
Qualifications
Post secondary education or equivalent training in a healthcare or business related field is required.Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook). Proficient in ERP software. Minimum of 1 year of experience in purchasing/accounts payable preferred.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Purchasing
- Procurement
- EDI
- HR Sourcing
- Microsoft Outlook
- Pivot tables
- SAP
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP Systems
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
Sanford Health is the largest medical facility in the Fargo, ND and Sioux Falls, SD regions, dedicated to the work of healing. We partner with communities to bring health and healing to the people who live and work across our region.
