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Purchasing Assistant - 40hrs
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Purchasing Assistant - 40hrs

Connecticut Children's Medical Center -
East Hartford, CT

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Job Details

Full-time
3 days ago

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.

The Purchasing Assistant provides essential administrative and operational support to the Supply Chain department by facilitating efficient procurement processes, assisting buyers in daily operations, and ensuring timely and accurate delivery of goods and services. This role is integral to maintaining purchasing compliance, accuracy of procurement data, and high levels of internal customer satisfaction.

Buyer & Procurement Support-50%:

Assist buyers with daily purchasing tasks including creation, editing, and tracking of purchase orders.
Follow up with departments on open orders, special item requests, and delivery timelines.
Resolve issues from distributor reports and PO discrepancies.
Maintain accurate supplier and purchasing records in the ERP system.

Prime Vendor Fill/Kill & Inventory Exception Management-20%:

Review daily fill/kill reports and identify unfulfilled (killed) items.
Coordinate with buyers and departments to find alternatives and communicate substitutions.
Document recurring issues and escalate to leadership for vendor performance resolution.
Monitor and respond to other inventory exceptions and supply disruptions as needed.

System, Data, and Compliance Support-10%:

Support end users with ERP web requisition navigation.
Manage product recalls using Inmar and coordinate returns and RMAs.
Provide backup support for Omnicell replenishment activities.

Administrative & Cross-Functional Support-20%

Assist with departmental projects and support general office duties.
Prepare standard and ad hoc reports to support procurement and inventory initiatives.
Attend team meetings and trainings as required.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience Required:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of purchasing, inventory management, or supply chain support experience.

Education and/or Experience Preferred:

Education: Some college preferred.
Experience: Experience with ERP systems (Lawson, Oracle, etc.) strongly preferred.

License and/or Certification Required:

N/A.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge:

Understanding of healthcare supply chain operations, including purchasing, inventory management, and vendor coordination.
Familiarity with ERP systems such as Lawson, Oracle, or similar platforms for procurement and data entry.
Basic knowledge of product recall processes (e.g., RASMAS) and return material authorization (RMA) procedures.
Awareness of capital equipment lifecycle, including item master data, procurement compliance, and product support limitations.
Understanding of the Prime Vendor Fill/Kill process and its impact on supply continuity.

Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), with emphasis on data tracking and reporting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to investigate order discrepancies and supply chain interruptions.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with buyers, clinicians, vendors, and system support.
Attention to detail for accurate entry and maintenance of purchase orders and vendor information.
Time management and organizational skills to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Abilities:

Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and workflows quickly.
Ability to support cross-functional needs across purchasing, receiving, and equipment replenishment.
Ability to interpret fill/kill reports and proactively coordinate supply substitutions with buyers and departments.
Ability to manage large datasets and support Lean initiatives and special projects with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain composure and professionalism while addressing urgent procurement or operational issues.

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