<p>The primary purpose of the Procurement Specialist is to place orders for the Aultman Health Foundation using the Lawson system. This will include placing the order, expediting its delivery and payment.</p> <p>Working conditions:</p> <ul> <li>Works in an office atmosphere with computer and key board, phone, good lighting and pleasant surroundings. </li><li>Atmosphere is busy with workload coming from multiple sources. </li><li>Ergonomic devices present. </li><li>Job hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Possess a strong work ethic. </li><li>Preferred College Graduate, additional education in business beneficial. </li><li>Computer knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. </li><li>Requires strong multitasking skills and ability to complete multiple functions on a daily basis. </li><li>Excellent communications skills, accuracy in data entry, desire to move up and the ability to think beyond tasks. </li><li>Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and strong attitude toward giving excellent customer service. </li><li>Displays professional manner and appearance including adherence to company dress code. </li></ul> <ol start="8"> <li>Must have a positive attitude. </li></ol> <p>Physical Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>90% sitting, 10% moving around office. </li><li>Lifting up to 20 pounds. </li><li>Some bending, twisting, pushing, reaching over head. </li></ul> <p>Hazardous Exposure Category:</p> <ol> <li>Category III- tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue. </li></ol> <p>Duties & Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Maintain PO data integrity and accuracy.</p> </li><li> <p>Efficiently processes all purchase order types, special, warehouse, service and capital ( strong emphasis on Capital orders)</p> </li><li> <p>Expedite Purchase Orders.</p> </li><li> <p>Communicate pricing discrepancies to buyer for resolution</p> </li><li> <p>Resolve backorder situations working with end user, Buyer, and vendor.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate with Accounts Payable for invoice issues</p> </li><li> <p>Identify efficiencies to processes and workflow, work with manager to implement.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain and update written workflow processes for future education needs.</p> </li><li> <p>Cross train for back up to Systems Maintenance position.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist in maintaining correct data information on products and vendors.</p> </li><li> <p>Communicate product changes timely and completely to all pertinent departments.</p> </li><li> <p>Make timely notification of the changes to affected users.</p> </li><li> <p>Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to 90% computer work.</p> </li><li> <p>Duties and responsibilities will change as needs and projects come about.</p> </li><li> <p>Constructively participates in department meetings.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain accurate record keeping of purchase orders including capital and service.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide guidance to end users on the INFOR system.</p> </li><li> <p>Handles returns of product to vendor.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain expiring contract notification log; sending notice to vendor for renew and recording logging it's return.</p> </li><li> <p>Act as support for other positions in the department, seeks cross training of Maintenance Specialist and front office.</p> </li><li> <p>Act as office supply vendor Administrator, new set ups etc.</p> </li><li> <p>Order front office supplies</p> </li></ul>