Purchasing Agent jobs in Milford, DE

.Nemours is seeking a Purchasing Agent (Remote) to join our Nemours Children’s Health team.

Primary Function 

This position is responsible for: all activities associated with the cost-effective and timely acquisition of commodity specific supplies and services for The Nemours Foundation.  This also includes bid preparation, negotiation of contracts, product evaluation, and product and service recommendations, including maximizing use of our Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contracts. 

Responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assessment and Improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with the goals of The Nemours Foundation.

Essential Functions 

1. Procurement of commodity specific supplies, equipment and services required for operations and patient care in a timely and cost-effective manner by preparing and analyzing quotes, proposals and resources provided by our GPO and MD Buyline.

 2.  Work with departments on enterprise-wide product standards.

 3. Assists and familiarizes departments with purchasing policies.

 4. Analyze and review all requisitions for complete information and proper authorization.

 5. Matches departmental specifications to the appropriate vendor.

 6. Decide the need and requires sole source justification from Department Heads desiring specific vendor or brand to promote sound spending of Nemours Foundation funds.

7.  Recommends substitutes whenever applicable to save cost or improve delivery of products.

8. Extensive knowledge and use of the Harmony system including resolving Harmony system generated reports efficiently and effectively as they relate to Materials Management.

9.  Active member of the Product Standards Committee and coordinates product trials and evaluations.

10. Assists the Recall Coordinator with product recalls that affect his/her areas of responsibility.

11. Must have the ability to work well with others.

12. Regular attendance is required. 

13. Good communication skills are required as there is constant contact with physicians, nurses, administrative staff, department heads and supervisors.

Qualifications:

HS Diploma or equivalent required.  Associate's Degree preferred. 

Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a purchasing department or in healthcare