Sourcing Specialist

ISS SOLUTIONS Who are we and what do we do? ISS Solutions is an industry leader in clinical engineering services, providing solutions that help healthcare organizations provide high quality patient care through timely, accurate, and cost-effective delivery of clinical equipment services. Additionally, our services help clients meet regulatory requirements and contribute positively to their bottom line.

About our Culture ISS Solutions' culture is what differentiates us from our competition. We look for talented, hardworking, goal-oriented individuals who are eager to learn, grow and who demonstrate a can-do attitude to overcome challenges. Position: Sourcing Specialist JOB SUMMARY: Ensures the most efficient and accurate processing and documentation of requisitions and purchase orders.

Performs duties to support the goals and objectives of ISS Solutions in its efforts to provide quality customer satisfaction. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Processes all purchase orders including, review of purchase orders and requisitions order placement and verification of prices and delivery. Works in conjunction with senior sourcing specialist and end users to meet all procurement needs.

Actively manages buyer messages generated by the purchasing information system on a daily basis; checks and pursues resolution daily as defined. Remains knowledgeable and current in market conditions and trends affecting healthcare purchasing. Utilizes continuing education opportunities to improve purchasing techniques.

Knowledgeable of the use of on-line purchasing system to input requisitions and purchase orders utilizing defined policies and procedures. Manages day-to-day supplier interactions including ordering, delivery, coordination of return/replacement goods and invoice payment issues. Assists in the monitoring of vendor/supplier performance.

Follows-up with suppliers to expedite delivery of outstanding orders. Monitors back orders and recalls and coordinates obtaining replacement products in conjunction with senior sourcing specialist. Provides assistance to end users in the use of the web requisition process. Submits management reports as necessary. Recommends improved methods and procedures.

Participates in project meetings and planning sessions as assigned. Provides backup support to other purchasing areas as needed. Supports and promotes ISS Solutions and Geisinger directives for teams and service excellence initiatives. Maintains appropriate turn-around times as defined for all responsibilities. Performs other duties as necessary.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Demonstrated organizational skills (organizational effectiveness competencies) Demonstrated competence in written, oral and electronic communication skills (interpersonal/communication and technological effectiveness competencies). Demonstrated data analysis skills (word-processing and spreadsheet skills).

Demonstrated customer service skills.

EDUCATION

Associate or Bachelor's degree with two or five years of experience in healthcare purchasing preferred. Equivalent knowledge with one to three years experience in purchasing in a multi-institutional setting in lieu of the degree will be considered.

Benefits

Our benefits package is designed to attract, retain, and motivate high caliber professionals in support of the mission and goals of ISS Solutions. We offer a full array of benefits that add value to your compensation package and protect you and your family. This includes medical/dental insurance, paid holidays, and paid time off, which provide for personal well-being.

In addition, we offer a 401K with a generous company match, company paid short and long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts that help to contribute to your financial security. The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Women and Minorities encouraged to apply. ISS Solutions no longer hires applicants who use tobacco products, including cigaretts, cigars and chewing or smokeless tobacco. Applicants will be screened for nicotine as part of the pre-employment process. Nicotine will be part of the urine drug screen. Applicants who test positive for nicotine will not be offered employment.

Applicants who test positive may re-apply for jobs within 30 days.