Supply Chain Specialist - Contingent-Trinity Health Livingston

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: POSITION PURPOSE Procures a variety of supplies, equipment, and services to support the hospitaldepartments daily operation. Requires knowledge of the supply chain ordering system, contracts (and their required compliance), issues,reviews and evaluates requisitions. Monitors order status,backorders and works with the Supply Chain Agents and various hospital departments for authorized substitutes when necessary. Works with vendors for approved product evaluations in collaboration with the Supply Chain Agents. Works as a liaison for Supply Chain with the various Health System departments and colleagues. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Initiates and/or enters daily departmental requisitions consistent with hospital supply chain policies; monitors standing orders tomaintainappropriate stock levels. Requisitions are to beentered the same day they are received unless they are incomplete. Contacts vendor representatives on matters such as vendor performance, special orders, service problems;informsappropriate Supply Chain Agents and management accordingly. Understands and monitors vendor compliance with the Health System and with local contracts. Prepares reports of supplyutilization;reports unusualutilization trends. Works withdept management and Supply Chain Agent to develop product needs,determine required inventory levels,investigates andrecommends potential suppliers. Works with Department Leadership and Supply Chain Agent to develop andfacilitate competitive bidding agreements (not currently active in the Health System contract or sourcing). Consults with the Manager/Service Delivery Leader and Supply Chain Agent on capital equipment projects and large specialty orders. Researches new products with approval. Coordinates trial, cost analysis and confirms contract obligations with Supply Chain Agent and requesting department. Serves as department representative to other Health System departments such as Engineering tofacilitate new equipment check, removal of existing equipment and to communicate to departments any changes or discontinuance of product/equipment. Maintains price lists, controls files, and monitors vendor performance records in accordanceto purchasing standards. With theassistance of the Supply Chain Agent,willmaintain inventory and volume levels. Works with Supply Chain clerical staff as needed to process or resolve any purchase order problems, credit issues or returns. Required to meet as requested with Supply Chain Agents tomonitor remote requisitioning activity and evaluateprocess, and resolve issues. Maintains the Invoice Work Queue to resolve any invoice in dispute with accounts payable, vendors, and Supply Chain Agentsin a timely manner. Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships.Approaches conflict in a constructive manner.Helps toidentify problems, offer solutions, andparticipate in theirresolution. Maintains the confidentiality of informationacquiredpertaining to patient, physicians,colleagues, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Health. Discusses patient and hospital information only amongappropriate personnel inappropriately private places. Behavesin accordance with theCode of Conduct, Service Excellence Standards, andtheMission,Vision and Values of SJMH. Assumes responsibility forperformance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practicesimmediately to management. OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Education: Requires one year of formal education beyond high school or equivalent combination of education experience. Experience: One to two years' experience with purchasing and accounting. Certification/Licensure: REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with vendors, Supply ChainAgents and…

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