**Job Summary and Responsibilities**

The Procurement Specialist acts as a purchasing agent for the Common Spirit Health System, having authority to commit system funds by contract, procures a wide variety of supplies and equipment for multiple acute and non-acute care facilities, using accepted procurement procedures in obtaining best price and quality goods. The Procurement Specialist function entails receiving automated purchase requests from departments for processing and ordering of supplies. Other related responsibilities include resolution of pricing and shipping discrepancy, expediting of orders, identifying substitutions and alternate sourcing for backordered products and customer service

Every day, you'll manage procurement for diverse categories like pharmacy, capital equipment, and general healthcare supplies. You'll analyze market trends, negotiate contracts, evaluate vendors, and collaborate with stakeholders, directly impacting operational efficiency and...