Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do to join our Purchasing Management team in the role of Procurement Specialist. This position is full time, hybrid role located at the Integrated Service Center in Plainfield, IN.

Role Responsibilities

• Secures the acquisition and disposal of goods, services and equipment for all of IU Health.
• Effectively coordinates all procurement activities between all relevant internal and external parties.
• Reviews, processes and prioritizes requisitions, system and manual purchase orders, capital acquisitions, and ensures vendor returns are processed in a timely manner.
• Builds relationships with suppliers to ensure deliverables and invoice resolutions are met.
• Provides supplier performance feedback for SCM business reviews.
• Works under limited guidance on problems using resources and independent judgement to make decisions.
• Ensures all efforts are exhausted to obtain quality, service and capital purchases on time and at the best price.
• Ensures goods and capital acquisitions have been secured by closely monitoring open orders and communicating to all internal and external parities as needed.

Candidate Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Associates Degree or Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) is preferred.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant purchasing experience.
• Requires advanced knowledge of all facets of Materials Management, including procurement, capital acquisitions, logistics, facility operations, supply chain management and accounts payable functions.
• Requires strong computer skills and a thorough understanding of Materials Management Computer Systems.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indianas largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nations healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals, and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The systems programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.