GENERAL SUMMARY
The Purchasing Expeditor acts as a liaison between Purchasing, Receiving, Accounts Payable, and Hospital Departments. This position assists in resolving vendor-related issues related to specifications, timing, quality, quantity, receiving, and invoicing. Collects, maintains, and coordinates system data and follows up with key stakeholders as needed. Performs data analytics and assists in updating and maintaining departmental key performance indicators.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reviews, analyzes, and researches open purchase orders.
Informs Buyers of potential backorders.
Communicates vendor delays and/or back-orders to appropriate stakeholders. Includes updating PO notes with the issue, expected delivery date, and vendor's estimated ship date.
Assists as appropriate in resolving invoice discrepancies.
Assists A/P and Purchasing in resolving purchase orders received not invoiced (RNI) and purchase orders invoiced not received (INR).
Conducts data analysis and updates key performance indicators as assigned.
Identifies opportunities and offers recommendations for standardization of product/services, cost savings, and process improvement.
Participates in Value Analysis projects as required.
Assists with product trials, implementations, and conversions.
Backs up Buyers as needed.
Participates in physical inventories.
Performs other duties as required.
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
None required.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Associates degree preferably in a business related area. Bachelor's degree preferred.
2 years progressive experience in purchasing/procurement activities.
Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel and Word. Access experience a plus.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
Familiarity and experience with accepted purchasing practices and concepts.
Ability to travel to CHKD off sites as required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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