Procurement Specialist

3 weeks ago

Warrensburg, Missouri, United States Western Missouri Medical Center Full time
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We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to join our team at Western Missouri Medical Center. As a key member of our supply chain team, you will be responsible for purchasing materials, supplies, and equipment to support our hospital's operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Purchase materials, supplies, and equipment as directed, consistent with hospital practices and standards.
  • Assist co-workers in the performance of their duties when appropriate.
  • Maintain an effective rapport with all external and internal customers, including patients, medical staff, and medical center personnel.
  • Handle telephone communication with courtesy, accuracy, and respect for confidentiality.
  • Maintain attendance records as defined by the employee handbook.
  • Support the Medical Center's Mission/Vision/Philosophy positively.
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
  • Perform other essential duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED required; college-level courses desirable in business or marketing preferred.
  • Sufficient previous experience as a buyer, preferably in a hospital setting, could replace the college-level courses.
  • Typing skills and computer literacy desired.
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work within established policies, procedures, and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.
Physical/Mental Requirements
  • Must be able to sit and stand, intermittently, for 8 to 10 hours a day.
  • Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
  • Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
  • Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
  • Frequently stands, walks, sits, and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
  • Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs.
  • Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.
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