**Primary City/State:**

Phoenix, Arizona

**Department Name:**

Purchasing-Ref Lab

**Work Shift:**

Day

**Job Category:**

Supply Chain

**POSITION SUMMARY**

This position is responsible for the timely and accurate ordering and purchasing of supplies and equipment as assigned. The incumbent works as a member of a centralized team to purchase goods in accordance with contract terms from specified vendors, to provide a high level of service to internal customers, to maintain good vendor relations and to find opportunities to reduce supply cost. Using specialized knowledge of procurement contracts and products ordered, maximizes purchases made under contract terms by providing counsel to requisitioners and identifying new product needs for contract or bid negotiated pricing.

**CORE FUNCTIONS**

1. Processes orders for equipment, specialty supplies, inventory and standing orders. Creates vendor purchase orders and transmits orders to vendors via Electronic Data Interface (EDI), telephone, internet, e-mail, and fax. Notes confirmations, expected receipt dates and backorders on the Purchase Order. Expedites all orders through receipt at requesting location. Facilitates approved products substitutions on back ordered products; sources alternate products as needed. Negotiates best possible pricing for off-contract items.

2. Assists customers in preparing their supply orders by organizing and maintaining order templates. Advises customers of savings opportunities related to minimum orders, standing orders, free-ship days, and any other delivery schedules which may be part of the vendor contract. Acts as a resource for contracts utilized within the organization.2. Coordinates all new site setups for all new customers. Orients new customers on ordering practices, company processes for displacement, disposal and transfer of products among other Supply Chain Management processes. Develops training program for newly assigned Purchasing employees.

3. Analyzes and evaluates product usage categories for savings, comparing contracted distributor pricing and manufacturing direct pricing. Calculates and documents savings on items as appropriate. Identifies new opportunities for items on which to seek negotiated pricing. Acts as a resource for product and vendor information to company leadership. Works closely with assigned departments to understand and meet their needs regarding product specification and selection.

4. Verifies pricing against contractual agreements and initiates action to resolve discrepancies. Works closely with Accounts Payable, Vendors, and Contracts departments to resolve discrepancies to ensure timely payment of invoices. Resolves late payments to suppliers, late shipments from suppliers, material quality issues and expedites supplier deliveries if required.

5. Requests quotes and negotiates pricing for specialized products. Researches existing contracts for items requested by customer not currently recorded in Materials Management Information System (MMIS). Recommends products to customers based on all offers submitted by vendor partners.

6. Initiates and executes all MMIS data change requests for existing products ensuring that proper product information is entered and no duplications exist as needed by the Purchasing and Contracts offices. Submits all Purchase Order price updates with the data analyst.

**KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES**

+ Ability to work under strict time constraints.

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities.

+ Ability to solve problems and work as part of a team.

+ Effective interpersonal skills to interface with a broad range of customers and vendors.

+ Ability to interpret verbal and written information and instructions.

+ Knowledge of computer software and ability to create spreadsheets and word processing documents.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

+ Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) years of related experience in procurement and/or working with similar supplies found in the medical/clinical laboratory environment, or equivalent combination of education, experience and training.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**

+ Additional purchasing experience including general knowledge of purchasing procedures.

+ Experience with MMIS systems.

+ Additional related education.

**EEO Statement:**

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Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.

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