Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Bid Analysis, Bidding, Centralized Operations/Management, Communication Skills, Contract Management, Distribution Channel, Establish Priorities, File Maintenance, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Market Trend Analysis, Medical Treatment, Medicine, Performance Analysis, Pricing, Product/Service Launch, Proposal Writing, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Systems Administration/Management, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Selection
Hospital Procurement Specialist, Procurement, Full Time, Days
Jackson Health System
Department: Procurement
Address: River Landing, 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136
Shift details: Full-Time, Days, Hybrid Remote
Why Jackson:
Jackson Health System is a nationally and internationally recognized academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through our doors. For more than 100 years, Jackson has evolved into one of the world''s top medical providers for all levels of care, no matter if it''s for a routine patient visit or for a lifesaving procedure. With more than 2,000 licensed beds, we are also proud of our role as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Here, the best people come together to deliver Jackson''s mission for our diverse communities. Our employees are committed to providing the best CARE by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect, and expertise in everything we do.
Job Summary
Hospital Procurement Specialist is specialized work in the purchase of assigned commodities in a central procurement operation of the county.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists in the administration of systems contracts, i.e. prime distributors and group purchasing.
- Prepares Purchase Orders for completed purchase Requests.
- Communicates with all level of staff for departmental clarification or alternate advice as appropriates.
- Keeps abreast of new product releases and market pricing trends.
- Assists department staff in preparing specifications for bids of products and services.
- Obtains competitive quotations and bids from vendors.
- Reviews requisitions for authorization and proceeds with appropriate acquisition process: telephone or letter quote or formal bid.
- Analyzes quotations and bids to determine best value for the Trust.
- Participates in monitoring vendor performance.
- Represents the Purchasing Department to various Trust committees as requested.
- Interviews company representatives regarding products and Services and pricing thereof.
- Attends periodic meetings both on and off campus related to the purchasing function and community issues.
- Researches and resolves discrepancies relating to vendor shipments: quantity, quality, adherence to specifications and/or pricing.
- Provides input to the revision of Purchasing policies and procedures.
- Maintains vendor file, revising existing and entering new vendors as required.
- Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
- Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
Experience
- Generally requires 3 to 5 years of related experience.
Education
- High School diploma is required.
Skill
- Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
- Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
- Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.
Credentials
- Valid license or certification is required as needed, based on the job or specialty.