Day (United States of America)
Department:
100 - 825000 TG - PurchasingGuided by established policies and procedures, this position reviews all requisitions and places purchase orders for products needed by assigned departments with the most cost-effective source, negotiates prices, terms and conditions of purchases with vendors. Is an active member of one or more Product Analysis Committees and pro-actively strives to meet agreed-upon annual savings goals. Utilizes the Materials Management Information System; manages and updates catalog and vendor file information. Produces database reports and product cost analysis as needed.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business related field preferred.
Two years previous healthcare purchasing is desired in order to analyze needs, evaluate circumstances and negotiate in the best interest of the employer.
Analytical skills necessary to correlate the accumulated data and use the information to do the job effectively.
Experience with Windows, word processing, materials management inventory systems, spreadsheets is preferred.
Knowledge of Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO's) preferred.
Strong professional and interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing preferred.
Terrebonne General Health System has been building a reputation based on quality and is a nationally recognized health care organization that provides state-of-the-art technology and advanced services.
Terrebonne General is a public, non-profit health care system consisting of a 321 licensed bed acute care facility complete with a range of services such as a Women’s Center, cancer care services, an outpatient surgery center, diagnostic imaging services, Women’s Diagnostic and Breast Imaging Center, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and emergency care services.
Terrebonne General takes pride in being the largest community-based hospital in the tri-parish area of Terrebonne, Lafourche and St. Mary parishes. The medical center serves as a major economic force for the community with a staff of over 1500 employees. In addition, the system currently has a medical staff of over 150 physicians offering a variety of specialties ranging from family practice to cardiovascular surgery.
Terrebonne General is accredited by Joint Commission, the national body that ensures that member hospitals meet established standards for quality of patient care. Terrebonne General is also a member of the Louisiana Hospital Association and is also a member of Premier, a purchasing organization of several hundred hospitals throughout the entire United States.
