Transaction Specialist (Procurement)

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future. Summary In this role, you will obtain status for purchase orders electronically transmitted from providers to suppliers that do not have the ability to transmit via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Your top priority will be to provide accurate and timely confirmation for non-EDI orders. Responsibilities Coordinate efforts between the Transaction Management Application (TAM), within the eCommerce exchange platform, and Outlook to confirm purchase orders. Request purchase order acknowledgment information from suppliers on all unacknowledged purchase orders within predefined service level agreements. Contact suppliers via phone to place and/or confirm orders at specific call times each day, accounting for approximately 40%-50% of your day. Create and maintain quality relationships with members and suppliers to ensure member satisfaction. Collect and present statistical data using SQL, Excel, and PowerPoint following the Team Performance Management Module (TPMM) guidelines. Utilize TAM and Excel to run daily and monthly status reports. Qualifications Relevant degree preferred. 2 or more years relevant experience required. Possess both effective verbal and writing skills required. Ability to provide excellent customer service. Strong ability to work in an open team environment; physically and mentally. Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize effectively. Prior experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PPT. Estimated Hiring Range: At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $39,100.00 to $66,500.00. This position is also incentive eligible. Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law. Working at Vizient means shaping the future of healthcare, every day. Alongside our clients, we're building a healthier, more human healthcare system. We connect people, data, and solutions to enable healthcare organizations to improve financial sustainability, enhance system performance, and deliver better care. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with 11 offices across the United States, Vizient has more than 5,000 employees who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to transforming healthcare. Together, we're solving some of the industry's most complex challenges while creating opportunities to learn, grow, and drive lasting change for healthcare organizations and the communities they serve. Through our enterprise of companies, we deliver meaningful impact across the continuum of care: Apexus - The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration. aptitude - The industry's first online direct contracting market, supporting self-contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers. Kaufman Hall - Leading healthcare advisory services to support our clients in achieving financial, clinical, and operational excellence. Provista - Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic, and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health, and senior living. Click here for Vizient Careers Home Page.