Procurement Specialist

Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital is searching for a dedicated Procurement Specialist to be a part of our amazing team! Under general supervision, this position completes purchasing duties for Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital. This includes reviewing purchasing requests, determining availability, securing bids, creating Agency Master Agreements (AMA), Agency Delivery Orders (ADO), Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Specifications. In addition, this position will serve as the primary contact for vendors which includes resolving issues, maintaining records, and ensuring invoices are paid in a timely manner. This position maintains a West Virginia Purchasing Card and is responsible for reconciling transactions within the required time frame. This is a tobacco free facility. Chosen applicants must successfully complete a chemical urinalysis and breath analysis drug and alcohol screening test. All employees shall be subject to drug and alcohol testing for probable cause as set forth in Agency and Bureau policies. As needed, mandatory overtime could be an essential function of this position. Candidate must successfully pass a background screening. 05112P01936 Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: None. Internal Applicants Only: One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as an Inventory Control Associate or in the Accounting Specialist series may substitute for the required education. Substitution Information: Additional full-time or equivalent part-time experience in purchasing for any unit of government, or for any business, commercial, or industrial enterprise may substitute based on a year-for-year basis or as determined by the Office of Shared Administration Equivalency Chart. Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital, located in Huntington, West Virginia, is a 110-bed psychiatric hospital owned and operated by the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities. Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital provides quality patient care and a safe environment for its patients, who are often committed to the hospital through civil commitment or, in the case of forensic patients, ordered through the judicial system. As a training site for future health care professionals, Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital provides on-site learning experiences for educating physicians, nurses, practical nurses, psychologists, counselors, health care administrators, technicians, and supportive services personnel. The hospital holds accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and is certified by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Through ongoing collaboration with Marshall University’s Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry, a variety of medical and clinical professionals partner with the hospital’s own staff to work diligently with patients to achieve a smooth transition back to the community after discharge. #J-18808-Ljbffr