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Job Summary
Responsible for selecting and purchasing quality products for a business. Provides procurement process support to customers and suppliers.Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions:
Take responsibility for assigned requisitions. Source description only requests through existing vendors when possible, using knowledge of the Mass General Brigham item file and alternate vendors.
-Administer purchase orders and other transactions from requisition development to completion.
-Review purchase requisitions for appropriateness with regard to budgets and their conformance with established policies and procedures.
-Identify and/or select potential sources of services or supplies.
-Assists in determining if newly suggested vendors are appropriate to add to the Mass General Brigham Supplier File.
-Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing.
-Process requisitions and update management on the status of orders.
-Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
Qualifications
Education Bachelor's Degree General Business required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes Licenses and Credentials Experience Directly related purchasing experience 0-1 year required and Customer service support-related work 2-3 years preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Excellent computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint). - Proficient in appropriate software. - Critical thinking, sales, budget, problem-solving, and negotiation skills. - Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical RequirementsStanding Occasionally (3-33%) Walking Occasionally (3-33%) Sitting Constantly (67-100%) Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%) Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Occasionally (3-33%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%) Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Occasionally (3-33%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
One Hospital Road
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
- /
Grade
3
EEO Statement:
Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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