Procurement and Activation Specialist

At Houston Methodist, the Procurement and Activation Specialist position is responsible for providing operational procurement services for Supply Chain (SC) management. The role solicits, awards, and administers evaluations and contracts, develops and maintains vendor relationships, and oversees invoice control and other procurement related activities in support of SC management and HM entities as needed.

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field Experience Five years of experience in procurement, including three years of contracting experience in a hospital setting specifically in capital equipment, maintenance, repairs, and operations (MRO) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience preferred Licenses and Certifications Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Skills and Abilities Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members, and coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles Analytical and problem‑solving skills to assess and manage complex procurement and projects Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills Ability to develop relationships with colleagues and clients and gain consensus Ability to translate complex information to a variety of audiences Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization, including executive leadership Essential Functions People Essential Functions Serves as the primary point of contact for HM staff and vendors; develops and maintains relationships; assists in resolving disputes between vendors and HM stakeholders Communicates and responds promptly in an active, positive, effective manner with all team members, staff, and throughout the organization including vendors on behalf of HM Service Essential Functions Solicits, awards, and administers contracts; serves as purchasing authority with vendors Participates in quarterly/annual business review meetings with major vendors Facilitates the standardization process and develops strategic plans with the medical staff and clinical department for capital equipment Partners with the Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) to evaluate opportunities and utilizes GPO contracts and pricing Quality/ Safety Essential Functions Ensures all requisitions have been properly vetted utilizing benchmarking tools and other programs for best‑price negotiations before Purchase Order is completed Resolves vendor performance deficiencies with team members Evaluates all capital purchase orders to ensure appropriate specificity Ensures appropriate financial controls (i.e., invoices match quotations, pricing in accordance with contract terms, GPO) Finance Essential Functions Ensures timely vendor payments and mitigates match exceptions in conjunction with Accounts Payable and vendors Negotiates pricing, service, and delivery on all SC management capital purchase orders to ensure maximize financial stewardship and service optimization Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently, demonstrating responsible financial stewardship; manages own time effectively and prioritizes work to achieve maximum results in a timely manner Growth/ Innovation Essential Functions Maintains and enhances professional knowledge; attends appropriate training/educational programs, benchmarks with professional colleagues and stays abreast of industry best practices Assumes responsibility for own professional development; completes the My Development Plan (MDP) Supplemental Requirements Work Attire Uniform: No Scrubs: No Business professional: Yes Other (department approved): No On‑Call On Call: Yes Travel May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: Yes May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No #J-18808-Ljbffr Houston Methodist