Purchaser

Aston Carter in partnership with a leading not-for-profit healthcare organization in the Baltimore- Washington metropolitan area is looking for a Purchaser.

Description:

• Benchmarks equipment quotations to national databases and other appropriate sources. Expedites orders to ensure timely deliveries. Communicates with vendors on a daily basis validating information to ensure a timely delivery in compliance with requirements.
• Collaborates with customers and suppliers on product specifications to meet requirements and optimize value.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Coordinates with internal customers, Accounts Payable, Receiving and suppliers to resolve invoice and receipt problems.
• Demonstrates the ability of strong analytical skills to perform “what if” analysis and to address the numerous issues and scenarios (e.g. price, quality, service) involved in an initiative. Information must be gathered, researched, analyzed and presented in an objective, non-biased “third party” manner.
• Documents back orders, estimated ship dates and other appropriate comments on purchase order when placing orders, expediting and problem solving.
• Drives optimal utilization of the Materials Management Information System (Peoplesoft) to ensure capabilities are being optimized and related policies, procedures, and processes are adhered to. Maintains knowledge of contract law, uniform commercial code regulations, and other regulatory agency requirements (e.g. FDA).
• Ensures that individual actions meet performance standards and metrics (e.g. service level agreement) for Procurement staff and operations and Monitors performance standards and metrics for suppliers and identifies variances.
• Maintains compliance to Procurement policy and procedure. Provides input for revisions based on operational experience.
• Monitors automated processes to ensure purchase orders are received by vendor within established guidelines. Ensures data integrity. Provides reliable data/information related to the supplies, services, and equipment purchased. Optimizes Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings, serves on committees and represents the department and hospital/facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate.
• Procures supplies, services and equipment by determining specifications, identifying sources, integrating the contracting process, ensuring institutional approval, optimizing group purchasing, contract compliance, obtaining best value, minimizing the number of vendors, and optimizing vendor relationships. Ensures order placement is accurate and timely per established service level goals. Responsible for processing non-stock/ specials/ service/contract and capital purchase orders. Utilizes technology of system to Fax, EDI orders. Documents all PO activity on Purchase Order. Confirms and release all orders on a daily basis ensuring a smooth procure to pay process will occur. Informs customers of any issues pertaining to their order and assist in the resolutions process.
• Works with Supply Chain staff, departments and suppliers on new products, product changes, manufacturer backorders, shipping delays, product recalls, supplier relations and additional assistance and guidance as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Preferably looking for 2-5 years of purchasing experience for this role.

Excel experience is a MUST. Oracle or SAP is preferred but not needed.

Bachelor's Degree is preferred but not needed.

Experience with Supply Chain Information System (Peoplesoft). Demonstrated experience in procurement, negotiating, contracting, cost containment, and expense management. Demonstrated experience in advancing a genuine customer-centered attitude, and the capacity to incorporate that philosophy in user-friendly services working collaboratively with stakeholders in an interdisciplinary service environment

About Aston Carter:

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At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

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