Purchasing Assistant - Full time 40 Hours Temporary

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.Responsible for assisting in the efficient and effective procurement of goods and services in Supply Chain Department.• Assist buyers in processing purchase orders from various departments as needed to support departmental workflow (i.e. Grants, Corporate Communication, etc.)• Responsible for placing nursing unit special order items and tracking purchase orders.• Provide timely turn-around on all requisitions and purchase orders to insure adequate delivery of goods and services to our end-users.• Responsible for creating a return merchandise authorization (RMA) request to vendor for product returns and follow up on RMA credit(s).• Responsible for entering manual Special Purchase Requisitions (SPR).• Responsible for checking and communicating product recalls to Supply Chain leadership team, using RASMAS.• Work in conjunction with IT department, setups, and maintaining ERP web requisition system. Assist and support end users with the ERP web requisition system.• Assist in Supply Chain continual improvement projects and initiatives• Perform other duties as assigned.Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent required.Education Preferred: Associate degree preferred.Experience Required: Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in inventory management or purchasing related environment.