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Under the general supervision of the Corporate Manager of Purchasing, the Procurement Specialist (Data Entry Clerk) operates within the established organization and departmental policies and procedures. The Procurement Specialist provides procurement process support to customers and suppliers. Entry-level position | Bachelor’s degree required | Remote – equipment provided!
salary: $19 – $20 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM – 5 PM
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
• Manage assigned requisitions and source materials or services from existing vendors whenever possible.
• Process orders that require manual intervention, including standing orders, blanket orders, new vendor requests, and service contracts.
• Review purchase requisitions for compliance with budget and organizational policies.
• Identify and select potential vendors for services or supplies based on availability, price, and quality.
• Assist in evaluating new vendor requests and determine their suitability for approval.
• Administer purchase orders from initial request through completion, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Utilize automated materials management systems, including electronic data interchange (EDI) and vendor portals.
• Research products or services as needed using reference sources to ensure informed purchasing decisions.
• Provide feedback and updates to stakeholders on outstanding requisitions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of sourcing decisions with attention to price, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information related to staff, patients, and the organization.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration with management, staff, and vendors to improve department efficiency.