Job Description
- Accountable for screening of NMHS purchase requisitions and referral to manager of questionable requisitions.
- Accountable for the timely acquisition of materials and services, including emergency overnight requests for materials required for patient procedures, surgeries, etc….
- Coordinates timely resolution of back-ordered materials to speed delivery.
- Coordinates resolution of suspended invoices and disputed invoices, working with vendors, accounting, receiving, and requisitioners.
- Negotiates mid-low level dollar, low volume contracts as assigned by the Purchasing manager.
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Recommends standardization opportunities identified through the volume of requisitions handled.
Requirements: - 3 to 4 years experience in Purchasing or related field; prefer 2 year degree.
- Knowledge and ability to work independently in the Oracle Peoplesoft material management system; requires a minimum 12 months on-the-job training for maximum utilization potential.
- Advanced skills in WordPerfect, Word, and GHX Buyer Center.
- Intermediate skill in Excel, Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to utilize Access.
- Serves entire patient population through out the NMHS organization, including community hospitals and clinics.
About North Mississippi Health Services
North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) is a diversified regional health care organization serving 24 counties in north Mississippi and northwest Alabama and is one of the largest employers in Mississippi with over 6,900 employees. NMHS covers a broad range of acute diagnostic and therapeutic services offered through North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo, Community Hospital System, and North Mississippi Medical Clinics. NMHS strives to improve the health for people in this region by providing conveniently accessible and cost-effective healthcare of the highest quality.
