Procurement Specialist - Umpqua Health

Your Impact:

• Purchase all supply and asset requests from Umpqua Health and all its subsidiaries.
• Ensure all purchases are made using one standardized procedure.
• Ensure all purchases follow the guidelines provided in Financial Authority Matrix and the internal department budget.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors. Negotiate and track all vendor contracts for best pricing/discounts for the organization.
• Establish, track, and maintain all internal inventory levels for commonly used office supplies and specialized company logo merchandise.
• Provide the Finance department with all necessary documentation/approvals needed to process invoices.
• Research and participate in vendor rewards programs especially for recycled or outdated equipment.
• Reconcile all equipment and asset inventory activity i.e., department usage, locations, additions, and disposals.
• Track all storage usage needs.
• Responsible for solving all vendor disputes and returns.
• Process Change Orders for cost allocation to appropriate departments.
• Participate in collaborative capital expenditure projects with all departments.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality.
• Comply with organization's internal policies and procedures, Code of Conduct, Compliance Plan, along with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Developing policies, procedures, and controls to ensure the integrity of the financial controls.

Your Credentials:

• A minimum 2+ years of purchasing experience or relevant experience in the field.
• 2-year degree in accounting or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of purchasing experience in a healthcare setting highly desired.
• A solid understanding of GAAP, accounting policies, practices, and systems highly desired.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures used within the purchasing industry.
• No suspension/exclusion/debarment from participation in federal health care programs (e.g. Medicare/Medicaid).
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office suite.

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