Purchasing Procurement Specialist
Lakeland Regional Health is located between Tampa and Orlando in Central Florida. We are an 864 bed Level II Trauma Center and are the 2nd largest employer in Polk County.
Our workplace has earned national recognition, earning Best Hospital Workplace by the Florida Hospital Association in 2018, placing No. 64 on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers in 2016 and No. 28 in 2015, becoming one of 40 or fewer organizations throughout the world to receive a Gallup Great Workplace Award in 2014 and 2015 and placing on the list of “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Hospital Review.
We are seeking a talented Purchasing professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors degree plus at least 3 years of purchasing experience. Healthcare supply chain experience strongly preferred. CMRP certification preferred.
Apply today at: {apply below} ID # 14423 or email your resume to {apply below}
- Source Product and Services to meet the requirements of the Health System and end users departments. Taking into consideration Hospital Standards, GPO and Aggregation group Contracts
- Procures through negotiations or other methods capital equipment, services, construction, renovation supplies and other special projects. Researches GPO contracts during procurement process to ensure best outcome for completion of purchase requirement. Solicits vendor quotes following approved, procedural methods for competitive acquisitions.
- Ensures CIP, Capital equipment and Service Contract orders are placed with correct vendors, method of shipment and terms of payment are correct and that all back up documentation are attached. Schedule coordinate deliveries to meet the needs of the Health System.
- Assists Management in issuance of RFPs, quotations, and contracts. Develops RFP documents as needed. Looks at total cost of ownership for assigned projects and is responsible for the preparation and financial analysis of RFP responses. Able to interpret RFP response and financial data.
- Maintains and reviews contracts in compliance with existing Hospital policy and ensures that the corresponding database is an accurate reflection on contract status. Manages record keeping for all contract-related correspondence and documentation as needed for audit purposes and record retention policy.
- Manages and reports on future contract expirations. Monitors and completes vendor contract extensions or renewals, as appropriate. Supports the monitoring of contract performance. Responsibility includes reviewing buy vs. lease analysis and conducting total cost of ownership reviews.
- Utilizes MD Buyline where appropriate for cost analysis. Benchmarks proposed item prices to national databases. Develops and generates reports, charts, power points, and presentations as requested to support initiatives.
- Establishes and maintains complex Supplier relationships by serving as a single point of contact for contractual matters in order to provide contract resolution. Drafts, evaluates, and negotiates contractual and pricing agreements with Suppliers directly for review by Supply Chain Management.
- As assigned by management, researches and develops special projects relating to contracts, including construction and renovation. Build and maintain a competitive portfolio of pricing for capital equipment, clinical products, and purchased services for equipment standardization purposes.
- Monitors invoice pricing discrepancies and resolves contract pricing issues in a timely and efficient manner. Reviews and evaluates price change notifications to ensure pricing accuracy. Effectively communicates contract invoice discrepancies to Distributor, Vendor or affected parties.
Recommended Skills
- Communication Skills
- Contract Management
- Procurement
- Purchasing