** Procurement and Inventory Specialist- Newly Created Position!**

**Job Category****:** Administrative **Requisition Number****:** PROCU01482 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**

* Scope, install and manage the organizations medical and office supply purchasing and inventory management system for use with multiple suppliers

* Manage the companys purchased service portfolio ensuring transparency of spending and contract optimization

* Identify and vet potential vendor partnerships and oversee vendor contract management and negotiation, including:

Analyze contract requirements, terms and conditions to ensure compliance at all levels

Draft and negotiate contractual terms

Prepare, organize, and maintain contract records and files

* Develop strategies to meet the companys financial goals for supply and purchased service costs

* Optimize sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness

* Perform cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking

* Collaborate with Finance, Facilities, Operations, and other departments to design, implement, and manage InterMeds supply chain and logistics strategy

* Identify and execute opportunities to improve forecasting and to optimize inventory levels

* Champion and troubleshoot inventory control problems in a timely fashion by ensuring all inventory orders are received and placed in a timely manner.

* Understand key processes, tools, and operations for efficient movement of goods through the procurement, and inventory process, by ensuring that all necessary office and clinical staff are aware of inventory and orders processes are known.

* Performs as a consultant to internal stakeholders on equipment purchasing

* Review and monitor vendor service levels

* Develop and maintain relationships with local vendors

* Act as main point of contact in any dispute or returns with vendor of inventory or supplies.

* Additional projects as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**

* Bachelors degree in business, supply chain management, or business analytics

* 3 years experience in inventory management or procurement, preferably in a healthcare environment

* Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification preferred

* Project management experience a plus

* Familiarity with Sage ERP system integration a plus

* Experience working with and negotiating with vendors

* Strong interpersonal skills

* Excel, Word, Power Point and ability to learn new computer applications.

* Strong analytical skills

* Strong organizational skills

* Excellent professional judgment and decision-making ability.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Ability to work independently and to prioritize multiple tasks

* Maintain confidentiality.

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**

* Monday-Friday, 40 hours

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