Procurement Associate

Southcoast Health System

USD $16.55 - USD $27.78 /Hr.

tuition assistance, 403(b), retirement plan

United States, Massachusetts, Fairhaven

Nov 06, 2024

Procurement Associate

Location

US-MA-Fairhaven

ID

2024-37755

Schedule

Temporary Per Diem

Remote

Yes

Department

SC-Purchasing

Overview

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Procurement Associate

Hours: Per Diem

Shift: Day shift

Location: Southcoast Business Center - Fairhaven, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

Generous Earned Time Off Package**

Employee Wellbeing Program

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Responsibilities

Position reports to the Manager, Purchasing or designee, process purchase requisitions and purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner, using existing equipment/procedures. Promptly notify Buyers and/or Managers of PO discrepancies, backorders, pricing issues, etc. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of transmitting purchase orders via electronic means, telephone, email and fax. Professionally greet sales representatives, visitors, and other hospital personnel, both personally and via telephone.

Qualifications

Equal to completion of four years of high school plus additional courses or training.
Very good interpersonal, organizational and computer/data management skills required.
Demonstrate competence in Microsoft Windows software, i.e. Word and knowledge of Medical Terminology.
Must be proficient in typing.
A minimum of one (1) year related experience is required.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Pay Range

USD $16.55 - USD $27.78 /Hr.