Procurement Specialist

Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Entity CCA-Penn Primary Care and Penn Specialty Practices Department Administration and Operations Location Penn Medicine--150 Monument Road Hours Per Departmental Needs Job Summary The Procurement Specialist is responsible for assisting with smooth operations of purchasing and vendor‑related activities within the Penn Primary Care (PPC) and Penn Specialty Practices (PSP) areas of Penn Medicine Medical Group (PMMG). Accountabilities Point of contact for PPC/PSP returns and receivers issues Supports the invoice resolution processes for PPC/PSP practices including assisting in the resolution of credit hold, receipts, etc. Assists with McKesson statements and BO report/EDI holds. Updates PO20 as needed when resolving invoices/receivers/returns/subs issues Assists with daily work processes for Invoiced Not Received (INR) issues related to Blanket and Standing orders Helps all customers/end users with any issues related to INR Blanket and Standing Orders Supports the invoice resolutions process with AP and makes sure invoices are matched Assists requestors in contacting vendors for order status and tracking information Contacts vendors to rectify and control INR Blanket and Standing orders issues Works closely with the RNI team on any conflicting issues related to INR Uses the Lawson INR reports to monitor, improve and control INR Blanket and Standing orders discrepancies Works the PPC/PSP INR Supports the RNI team with the Received not Invoice (RNI) reports and Blanket/Standing orders Supports PPC/PSP Requestors on the unreleased receivers reports Functions as a liaison for running system reports Assists with communicating backorder issues to the requestors. Assists with backorder resolution and finding appropriate substitute/replacement Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization Qualifications High School Diploma (Required) 5+ years of experience in medical office setting in administrative or operations support roles (Required) Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years in procurement/supply chain experience (Preferred) Benefits We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Live Your Life's Work EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr