Lead Purchasing Specialist

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

The UHS Corporate Supply Chain Department is seeking a dynamic and talented Lead Purchasing Specialist.

The Lead Purchasing Specialist demonstrates advanced knowledge of all vendors, processes and contracts for which responsibility is assigned. Performs a lead role on the Purchasing team to assist others with overflow coordination of work and process questions. Coordinates and trains new team members. Develops and maintains reporting dashboard for team metrics. Attends Supply Chain weekly calls to remain updated of issues and be part of the solutions Creates reports for Senior Leadership and updates as requested. Works on projects for development of the team and communicates as needed. Develops relationships with and ensures a high level of customer service to key UHS customers who will use the products and services.  Creates vendor purchase orders and transmits orders to vendor via Electronic Data Interface (EDI), telephone, internet, e-mail, and fax.  Utilizes standard notes to document confirmations, expected receipt dates and backorders on the Purchase Order. Expedites all orders through receipt at requesting location. Processes all price discrepancies with Accounts Payable, utilizing EDI confirmation; Validates GPO and UHS contracted pricing information. Exercises purchasing delegation of authority up to $100,000. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Processes requisitions into purchase orders; purchases products and services for the acute care, sub-acute care and clinic sites within the UHS organization. Reviews proposals; determines contract prices; follows up on orders placed; verifies delivery and approves payments.  Communicates delivery information to requestor and facility supply chain department. Ensures that (ECM, GPO) contract approvals are completed prior to purchase order issuance.
• Coordinates the training of new employees including systems, processes and policies.
• Reviews open order report and expedites orders to ensure delivery requirements are met.
• Confers with vendors and analyzes vendor’s operations to determine factors that affect prices and deliveries.  Searches for cost reduction or process improvement opportunities without direction.
• Provides added resources for product and vendor information for the facilities
• other duties as assigned.
• Works through any invoice discrepancy and resolves issues within the acceptable turnaround times.
• Assists other Purchasing Specialists with overflow of work as needed.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain with 1-3 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Sharepoint and an automated Supply Chain system required.
• Demonstrated commodity/vendor management expertise required.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills to interface with a broad range of end users and vendors.
• Ability to interpret verbal and written information and instructions.
• Ability to work under strict time constrains and to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to solve problems and work as part of a team.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Licensure, Training:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint and an automated Supply Chain system required.
• Demonstrated commodity/vendor management expertise required.
• Knowledge of healthcare / clinical supplies.
• Knowledge of automated Supply Chain reporting.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills to interface with a broad range of end users and vendors.
• Ability to interpret verbal and written information and instructions.
• Ability to work under strict time constrains and to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to solve problems and work as part of a team

This opportunity provides the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off
   

*UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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Salary : $12 - $100,000