Supply Chain / Procurement / Buyer / Purchaser

At Houston Methodist, the Procurement and Activation Specialist position is responsible for providing operational procurement services for Supply Chain (SC) management at Houston Methodist (HM). Develops and maintains vendor relationships and is responsible for invoice control and other procurement related activities in support of SC management and HM entities as needed. The Procurement and Activation Specialist position partners collaboratively with construction project managers in developing, selecting and managing the overall relationship with the vendor base, acting as the purchasing authority in contracting with vendors using defined technical specifications, quality and performance metrics, and delivery requirements provided from SC management and/or entity project managers. This position resolves vendor performance deficiencies, utilizing strong communications and collaboration skills by partnering with various committees, executives, physicians and department management and staff to accomplish goals and objectives.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field

Five years of experience in procurement to include three years contracting experience in a hospital setting specifically in capital equipment, maintenance, repairs and operations (MRO)
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience preferred
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going 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 co-workers 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.
Serves as the primary point of contact for HM staff and vendors. Serves as purchasing authority with vendors.
Facilitates the standardization process and develops strategic plans with the medical staff and clinical department for capital equipment.
Partners with Group purchasing organization (GPO) to evaluate opportunities and utilizes GPO contracts and pricing.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Resolves vendor performance deficiencies with team members.
Ensures appropriate financial controls. (i.e. invoices match quotations, pricing in accordance with contract terms, GPO, etc.
Ensures timely vendor payments and mitigates match exceptions in conjunction with Accounts Payable and vendor.
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. Attends appropriate training/educations programs, benchmarks with professional colleagues and stays abreast of industry best practices.

TRAVEL **

Travel specifications may vary by department
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field

Five years of experience in procurement to include three years contracting experience in a hospital setting specifically in capital equipment, maintenance, repairs and operations (MRO)
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience preferred
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. The health system consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the Texas Medical Center, seven community hospitals and one long-term acute care hospital throughout the Greater Houston metropolitan area. international patient services; freestanding comprehensive care clinics, emergency care and imaging centers; and outpatient facilities.