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OverviewCommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for working with all end users on the purchasing of products to place orders and ensure contractual and standardization goals are met. Researches any discrepancies due to receipts and/or pricing. Verifies and tries to find alternative products if the vendor or manufacturers have a back order.1. Processes special requisitions.2. Ensures all orders placed are compliant with appropriate local or national contracts and are consistent with product standardization and value analysis decisions.3. Researches problems with back orders and substitute items when manufacturers and/or distributors are out of product.4. Coordinates returns to vendors.5. Handles hospital procedures for recalled products.6. Clears on-hold invoices and returns to Finance.7. Distributes product information to department heads and maintains updated reference and quote files, catalogs, etc.QualificationsEducation and LicensureRequired:Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related fieldMinimum ExperienceRequired:A minimum of 2 years of progressive experience and responsibilities in purchasing.Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesGood communications skillsStrong analytical skillsAbility to manipulate large files in Excel and use functionality such as sorting, pivot tablesKnowledge of Microsoft Word, Project, Access, Outlook, and PowerPointKnowledge of automated ERP systems and processesAbility to research data for pricing, order dates, receiving inquiries spend in relevant supply chain applications (e.g., Lawson).Good knowledge of hospital productsMust also be able to do creative problem solving and have the ability to work both independently and in a team situation.DISCLOSURE STATEMENT:The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in position.

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