Purchasing Agent (Hybrid Work Arrangement)

DescriptionWhat You Will Do• Creates purchase orders timely to meet supply and service needs of the system departments.• Assists customers with questions about i-procurement module.• Interfaces with end users, suppliers, AP, and receiving to resolve invoice issues.• Uses and interprets Invoice Inquiry module related to PO-Invoices.• Completes templates and communicates changes and additions to the Oracle Item Integrity coordinator.• Assists UHPS site setup department with adding offices to Premier contract module.• Reviews matching holds by buyer report, and works with AP to minimize and resolve issues without impacting patient care.• Reviews monthly, the RNI – Receipt No Invoice report and INR – Invoice No Receipt report, and performs monthly cleanup as necessary.• Implements procurement strategies and innovation for operational efficiencies.Additional Responsibilities• Performs other duties as assigned.• Complies with all policies and standards.• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.QualificationsEducation• Bachelor’s Degree or• Associates Degree and 8+ years experience in purchasing requiredWork Experience• 1+ years of experience in purchasing, accounting, customer service or supply chain experience (Required)• Supply chain experience highly desiredKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities• Computer skills in Microsoft Office, Excel and Windows. (Required proficiency)• Experience with Oracle, Lawson, SAP, PeopleSoft or other ERP system (Preferred proficiency)• Familiarity with operation of standard office equipment (Required proficiency)• Must possess good customer service skills for both internal and external customers (Required proficiency)Physical Demands• Standing Occasionally• Walking Occasionally• Sitting Constantly• Lifting Rarely 20 lbs• Carrying Rarely 20 lbs• Pushing Rarely 20 lbs• Pulling Rarely 20 lbs• Climbing Rarely 20 lbs• Balancing Rarely• Stooping Rarely• Kneeling Rarely• Crouching Rarely• Crawling Rarely• Reaching Rarely• Handling Occasionally• Grasping Occasionally• Feeling Rarely• Talking Constantly• Hearing Constantly• Repetitive Motions Frequently• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently