Job ID | 282113 | Pos. Category | Corporate - Information Systems | Pos. Type | Full Time |
The IT Purchasing Analyst I is responsible for administering and coordinating all purchasing functions related to the acquisitions of IT hardware, software, and services at the lowest cost possible, while also maintaining exceptional quality and service standards. This role is responsible and accountable for the analysis, execution, and management of purchasing transactions, including but not limited to purchase orders, quotations, and invoices.
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From our Dallas corporate headquarters to our clinics and worksite locations, Concentra colleagues remain focused on our driving purpose: to provide superb patient and employer experience by delivering the highest quality healthcare in an efficient, affordable, caring manner. We do this by putting all customers (internal and external) first and by displaying:
o A healing focus
o A selfless heart
o A tireless resolve
THE DETAILS
* Monitor daily purchase requisition intake and process all requests within established service levels
* Review requisitions for completeness and appropriate approvals
* Proactively monitor requisition queues and prioritize fulfillment appropriately
* Ensure timely and effective communications with requestors and vendors
* Prepare and process purchase orders for all IT requests (hardware, software, and services) in accordance with Concentra purchasing guidelines and policies
* Assist IT Asset Manager in creating/updating new requests for proposal (RFP's). Obtain multiple quotes from various vendor partners and suppliers to drive down the cost of procurement for all IT items, including (but not limited
to): PCs, servers, peripherals, and company purchased software.
* Maintain a list of approved suppliers and work with these suppliers on regular basis
* Establish and monitor metrics for continuous improvement
* Request Return Merchandize Authorization from vendors. Ensure new orders are processed and shipped per business need.
* Build strong, collaborative, and effective vendor relationships and work to develop a diversified network of vendor partners and suppliers, in alignment with Concentra sourcing and procurement guidelines and standards
* Build collaborative, effective, and influential relationships with key internal/external stakeholders to ensure timely and effective communication, as well as to improve synergies
* Monitor and analyze trends in company spending and inventory control to make recommendations for the future, and to identify areas for possible savings
Concentra is a national health care company focused on improving the health of America's workforce, one patient at a time. Through our affiliated clinicians, we provide occupational medicine, urgent care, primary care, physical therapy, and wellness services. Concentra also serves employers by providing a broad range of onsite health services in worksite medical facilities.
* Assist in establishing overall governing process for procedures, systems, quality standards, and best practices to optimize the management of vendor spending
* Reconcile and validate product and/or service receipt, and submit purchasing invoices for approval in the system within the guidelines of a predefined Service Level Agreement (SLA)
* Ensure vendor invoices adhere to the defined terms and conditions specified in the governing contract and purchase documents
* Resolve any issues related to a vendor purchase order to allow invoice posting and expeditious processing
* Manage and remediate issues and discrepancies related to vendor invoices
* This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
SCOPE MEASURES
* Direct reports: No
* Indirect reports: No
* Budget responsibility: No
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Employee Benefits
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation, if required.
*This job requires access to confidential and sensitive information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management*
Concentra is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans