Project Procurement Specialist

Job Summary:

Interacts with hospital end-users and vendors by providing assistance to the end-user in procuring non-routine, non-standard goods and services, furniture & equipment. Identifies the most appropriate vendor for supplies and services using approved vendors whenever possible, following policies, standards and procedures and referencing any existing contracts. Proficient in the use of PeopleSoft to procure supplies and services, and demonstrates a working knowledge of requisitioning and receiving in order to assist customers with system questions. Keeps customer informed of product availability, expected delivery dates and product return to vendor issues. Assists in resolving match exceptions. Provides product information, collects data, and assists with vendor relationships. Responsible for the accurate preparation of documents, maintenance of records, and assistance with RFP's.

Required Qualifications:

• Require three (3) years of business experience or equivalent work experience directly related to purchasing, product research, customer service, supply chain, preferably in healthcare field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer a team player and self-starter who is accurate and detail oriented.
• Prefer proficiency in the use of software, including Excel along with prior experience with PeopleSoft.
• Prefer the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Prefer the ability to prioritize a variety of duties.
• Prefer the ability to take initiative and solve problems with little or no assistance.
• Prefer two (2) years of college.

Mandatory Education:

HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate

Preferred Education:

Required License and Certs:

Preferred License and Certs:

Employment Screening Requirements: As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/