Procurement Specialist

Seneca Health Services, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Purchasing Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing supplies, equipment, and services for all Seneca programs and locations.

• Source and evaluate vendors to ensure high-quality supplies, equipment, and services at the best prices.
• Prepare, process, and enter purchase orders, invoices, requisitions, and supplier agreements.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with vendors to achieve optimal purchasing agreements.
• Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels based on business needs.
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with Seneca policies and relevant legal regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and vendor performance.
• Work closely with finance to manage budgets and track expenditures.
• Coordinate with management to forecast future purchasing needs.
• Secure information and protect operations by adhering to privacy and security regulations and keeping client and corporate information confidential.
• Represent Seneca in a positive manner, including maintaining a positive attitude and performing duties in accordance with Seneca's Mission and Code of Conduct and Ethical Practices.
• Prepare reports as required and provide analysis and interpretation as requested.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years' experience in procurement or purchasing preferred.
• Valid driver's license, automobile, and insurance required.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Check and Employment Fitness Determination through WVCARES and a drug screen.

• Communication and negotiation skills to effectively interact with vendors and others.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on cost control and process improvement.
• Knowledge of and ability to use personal computer applications, including Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use of arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; bend or crouch; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance vision.