Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Central Health
Job overview
The Purchasing Specialist (Hybrid) at Central Health manages procurement functions to ensure compliance and best value in purchasing equipment, supplies, and services for assigned departments.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves developing informal and formal solicitations, vendor communication, managing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, maintaining records, and supporting diversity initiatives.
Experience and skills
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of office experience managing projects, proposals, invoices, and proficient use of MS Office and electronic communications.
Work environment and culture
The position supports diversity and inclusion initiatives and operates in a hybrid work environment combining onsite and offsite work based on business needs.
Job location and travel
The job is hybrid, allowing work both at approved offsite locations and onsite at primary or multiple locations depending on business needs.
Company overview
Central Health is a healthcare organization dedicated to providing comprehensive medical services and improving community health outcomes. They generate revenue through patient care services, government funding, and partnerships with other healthcare providers. Founded with a mission to enhance access to quality healthcare, Central Health has a history of implementing innovative health programs and expanding its facilities to meet growing community needs. Their commitment to patient-centered care and community well-being makes them a pivotal player in the healthcare sector.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your experience in procurement functions, emphasizing compliance with state and federal rules, and your ability to manage purchasing processes from planning through execution.
Focus on showcasing your skills in vendor communication, negotiation, and managing informal and formal solicitations, including your experience with HUB vendor outreach and diversity initiatives.
Apply through multiple platforms such as Central Health's corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and other job boards to maximize your application's visibility.
Connect with employees in Central Health's purchasing or procurement division on LinkedIn; ice breakers could include asking about recent vendor management strategies or their approach to hybrid work in procurement roles.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description like 'procurement,' 'solicitations,' 'vendor negotiation,' 'purchase orders,' and 'HUB vendor outreach' to ensure your resume passes automated screenings.
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