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Associate Purchasing Specialist

  • Job ID: 095294035
  • Status: Full-Time
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • Hours: 9am - 5pm
  • Shift: Day Job
  • Facility: Corporate Supply Chain
  • Department: SCM Proc2Pay Operations
  • Location: 600 Grant St, Pittsburgh PA 15219
  • Union Position: No
  • Salary Range: $20.60 to $34.22 / hour

Description

At UPMC, we’re all here for the same reason — to make Life Changing Medicine happen. Join our team and you will play a unique and important role in our mission to change healthcare for the better.

Why Join UPMC?

We don’t just take care of patients — we take care of our team, too. And we have the data to prove it. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from an industry leader you can expect:

  • AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: Ranked #1 for Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers. And 2020 Corporate Equality Index.
  • A recent study showed that UPMC benefits are 20% higher in value than other healthcare providers in our market.
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Competitive pay
  • Opportunities to grow in your career at UPMC

Do you have a background in healthcare purchasing? Are you a recent Supply Chain graduate looking for an opportunity that offers professional development and career growth? If so, UPMC has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Associate Purchasing Specialist to join our Procure to Pay team! The position works Monday through Friday during standard business hours and is hybrid (WFH and in-office). While the Procure to Pay team headquarters is in Pittsburgh, current position vacancies may also be in Harrisburg, Williamsport, or Altoona. If one of those four regions is convenient for you, apply now!

In this role, you will be responsible for the relevant review and dispatch of all purchase orders (POs), including standard, blanket, service maintenance, and standing orders on the clients' ERP platform. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Place orders with approved suppliers, ensuring that all documentation is in order, terms and conditions are clear, line item details are accurate, and pricing is aligned with client contracts or supplier quotations. 
  • Purchase power and final decision-making authority for purchases up to the client-defined limit ($10,000 for UPMC). 
  • Perform purchase order confirmation activities for each order dispatched.
  • Review and action all electronic order exceptions and unconfirmed electronic orders using the client's exchange or designated solution. 
  • Perform timely order changes to ensure purchase order accuracy prior to receiving and/or invoice processing. 
  • Provide timely notification to requesters of order delays or cancellations. 
  • Track the status of orders and resolve any order delays to ensure vendors are meeting delivery schedules and preclude missed deliveries. 
  • Ensure that invoices are sent to Accounts Payable for payment. 
  • Resolve PO/Invoice Exceptions according to client-defined policies and procedures. 
  • Respect and maintain the confidentiality of all patient, physician, and hospital-related information. 
  • Cooperate and communicate in an effective, professional manner with management, peers, general staff, physicians, and all personnel. 

Qualifications

  • A high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one year of purchasing experience or a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field is required. 
  • Healthcare Purchasing experience is a plus. 
  • Must demonstrate strong organization and communication skills, ability to provide exceptional customer service, and work well as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Ability to work well independently. 
  • Must have a professional and positive attitude.


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