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- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Procurement Specialist

AssistRx -
Des Moines, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$66,000 - $78,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Contract documentation review
Communication with suppliers
Contract review
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Practicing in a supply chain operations role
Employee relationship building
Documentation tools
Vendor relationship management
Negotiating purchasing contracts
Vendor contract management
Quantitative analysis
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

SUMMARY: The Procurement Specialist ensures products and services are purchased in a cost-effective and timely manner leveraging best practices and providing exceptional customer service. Partners with departments across the organization to manage sourcing, vendor negotiations, and terms.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage the purchasing process from selecting suppliers to providing guidance on sourcing and procurement processes.
Prepare and process purchase orders and purchase requisitions, and maintain documentation of the acquisition of goods and services

Promote a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
Collaborating with IT, create documentation around evaluation, integration, and governance following IT best practices for application adoption, license provisioning, security, privacy, and user on- and off-boarding.
Develop and track action plans for upcoming renewal dates.
Assist stakeholders with identifying tools to increase business effectiveness.
Build and manage the selection of preferred vendors and document the selection process for those vendors
Sourcing, negotiating, and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms

Request for Proposals (RFPs) and contracts
Evaluates and analyzes purchasing trend and price trend to identify forecasting demand and minimize purchasing costs.
Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.
Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
Coordinate payment, delivery, scheduling, and organization of purchases, and place orders to ensure ongoing supply, if needed
Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration or certification a plus
2-5 years’ experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management
In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.
Demonstrated skill in dealing with vendors and external suppliers while maintaining good business relationships throughout negotiations.
Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
Ability to initiate and facilitate communication, reach agreement on deliverables and timelines, mediate through obstacles, and negotiate toward win/win outcomes.
Displayed ability to work comfortably with all levels of the organization.
Strong analytic and quantitative skills to evaluate and compare bids and make recommendations.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).
Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
Highly organized and detail oriented.

Benefits

Competitive pay structure,
Matching 401(k) with immediate vesting,
Medical, dental, vision, life, & short-term disability insurance,
Paid time off and eight (8) paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and
Through proven success, motivation, and team work, potential for growth and promotions within the organization.

AssistRx, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors, or any other protected categories protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All offers of employment with AssistRx are conditional based on the successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Sponsorship and/or work authorization is not available for this position.
AssistRx does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or any other vendor services. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of AssistRx and no fee will be paid in the event of a hire.

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