Job Abstract

Work Shift:

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview:

• Processes purchase orders within 48 hours of receipt or as otherwise specified by the end-user, pricing and confirms anticipated delivery date.
• Assures purchase order is appropriately authorized in conjunction with the financial policies of the system.
• Assures vendor meets expectations of customers. Resolves conflicts timely and follows up as required.
• Assures the following reports are managed on a weekly basis: Buyer messages, PO Status Report, Buyer Expediting Report, and Pend Hold Report. Assures that all information system policies and procedures are followed at all times (as outlined in the IHS Buyer's Guide).
• Works with end-user to identify and resolve timely direct expense variances relating to purchase order transactions on a monthly basis.
• Assures that Pcard statements are reconciled within the timeframe required by Accounts Payable.
• Assist end-users in researching and purchasing best-value products and services to assure the proper needs and goals of the organization are met.
• Assures compliance with GPO and organization-specific contracts at all times. Assures that adequate information regarding pricing, availability and approximate delivery date is given to end-users on a daily basis.
• Provides accurate and timely reports to assist clinical and non-clinical departments with decision support information. Assures accurate report information regarding products, pricing and usage to end-user as requested.
• Assures that all recall information is communicated to the appropriate departments and/or other facilities timely as needed.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Two years furniture and/or material purchasing experience.
• Knowledge and Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Special Training: Two years working knowledge of Materials Management Information System and standard office tools

• Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Pinching/fine motor activities
• Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl
• Continuous physical demands include: Wrist position deviation , Keyboard use/repetitive motion
• Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.
• Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
• Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Extreme Noise Levels , Dust/Particulate Matter

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical.  Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.