Supply Chain Purchasing Specialist

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director, Supply Chain Operations, provides daily purchasing functions for Brown University Health’s centralized purchasing and procurement department. Responsible for coordinating activities and functions of the daily tactical and strategic operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Purchasing supplies, materials, equipment, and services according to procurement policies and standards for Brown University Health.
• Processing priority purchasing requests for all service lines.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements.
• Resolve any supply issues or discrepancies between suppliers and their organization.
• Provide customer service to internal stakeholders on new/existing requests.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing records in accordance with internal policies.
• Increase ordering efficiency with suppliers.
• Review purchase requirements with internal stakeholders.
• Track and maintain the status of orders and report issues to supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to exercise considerable independent judgement when performing daily tasks.
• Represents the organization in a professional manner.
• Complies with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Effectively manages competing priorities in a changing, highly results oriented, deadline driven environment.
• Ensures proper protection of organization’s confidential information.
• A high level of interpersonal skills to effectively represent Brown University Health and Supply Chain in interaction with all levels of personnel within and outside the organization.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or equivalent required and a minimum of 2 years of experience in purchasing.

EXPERIENCE

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Pay Range

$20.96-$34.61

Location

Corporate Headquarters - 15 LaSalle Square Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type

M-F 8:00am-5:00pm

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.