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Hours:

Shift Start Time:

6 AM

Shift End Time:

2:30 PM

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$31.700 - $39.620 - $47.540

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

What You Will Do
Provides direct supervision of line staff in purchasing, receiving, logistics, central storeroom, transportation, carts/distribution on a daily basis. Acts as liaison between purchasing and all user areas in support of Sharp HealthCare Materiel Management Department as per assigned entity. Implements procedures and carries out activities in accordance with operational plan goals and activities. Ensures correct departmental procedures are followed Processes capital/activity codes as directed. Demonstrates effective promotion of Sharp HealthCare's commitment to principles.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree : Two years college education or equivalent experience.
• 5 Years experience in Purchasing/Receiving.
• 2 Years experience in a leadership role, in a large supply chain continuum operations setting.
• Must have experience creating purchase orders, tracking capital assets, and working with invoices and carts/distribution perpetual inventory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with business software (word processing, spreadsheet, etc.)

Essential Functions

• Customer satisfaction
  Based on the System Hospital Goals for Customer Satisfaction.
  Great = Greater than 4.40
  Good = 4.20 - 4.40
  Needs Improvement = Less than 4.20
• Demonstrates good judgment and leadership
  Promptly communicates with customers any problems, delays or substitutions of needed supplies or equipment. Proactively researches new/substitute product information.
  Demonstrates imitative by utilizing unassigned time to complete other tasks. Is easily accessible to co-workers and other hospital staff to provide assistance with day to day questions and concerns regarding purchasing issues.
  Demonstrates the ability to accept responsibility for purchasing activities, makes appropriate decisions in the absence of the MM Supervisor/Manager.
  Demonstrates leadership by being easily accessible to coworkers and customers to provide assistance and guidance with questions, concerns and problems.
  Conducts performance appraisals and recommends corrective action.
  Regularly accepts responsibility for purchasing activities and reports all questionable matters to the Materiel Management Supervisor.
• General support
  Process EPO's according to established protocol.
  Process all contractual and capital equipment purchases according to established protocol by: Verifying all information including supplier selection, proper contract adherence, cost center, warranty information, and ensuring all asset information is recorded and reported to Finance.
  Acquire MD Buyline analysis on capital equipment purchases and present recommendations on purchases to departments based on analysis results.
  Negotiates with supply source for a variety of "products". Verifies pricing terms and contractual commitments, forwards information to requesting department for final approval.
  Acts as a liaison between Accounts Payable and suppliers to ensure reconciliation of invoice discrepancies. Investigates, corrects, and reports action to be taken by Accounts Payable.
  Reviews daily exception reports for backorders, taking the necessary action by communicating to the department end-users any delays, and advise of product substitutions. Reviews the Buyers Expediting report routinely to capture orders that may not have been received by the supplier, or that have product delivery delays.
  Thorough knowledge of perpetual inventory practices with the ability to demonstrate, manage, and oversee the process.
• Leadership
  Safety/Regulatory: Educates and guides staff to achieve applicable Environment of Care, OSHA, DHS, CDC, UCC Title 22 and Compliance requirements and abide by all policies concerning worker's compensation claims. Observes safety practices and keeps surrounding work environment clean and free of hazards and debris.
  Demonstrates knowledge of all Material Safety Data Sheets as evidenced by locating the MSDS book and being able to instruct and direct co-workers in the interpretation and use of MSDS sheets.
  Demonstrates knowledge in areas of safe materials handling, and the safe operation of warehouse equipment.
  Completes all departmental safety, regulatory, and other annual requirements for staff and self in a timely fashion.
  Processes worker's compensation claims within required timeframes.
• Problem analysis and resolution
  Approaches problems in a positive and professional manner.
  Displays patience in dealing with complex and time consuming issues.
  Demonstrates the ability to grasp and follow through on both verbal and written instructions as evidenced by results of specialized tasks, special projects, etc.
  Ability to change priorities according to departmental need, response to changes in work assignments, work schedule, etc.
  Maintain an open dialogue with customers and provide feedback in a timely manner.
  Clearly explains options and solutions to customers, coworkers and other hospital staff.
  Seeks help from coworkers and/or other available resources when ever possible.
• Strategic and critical thinking
  Considers both the strategic and tactical aspects of decisions.
  Consistently assesses the benefits and consequences of a course of action.
  Measures internal operations using metrics and analytics.
  Strategically partners with management.
  Processes information in a disciplined and structured manner.
  Develop strategies that reflect our business priorities.
  Conducts or directs audits and reliability studies to ensure procedural/operational continuity and integrity of new or revised systems and procedures.
  Acts as a liaison with suppliers to facilitate products and gather appropriate information. Screen and quantify/qualify supplier activity within the facility.
  Displays calm and focus in high-stress situations, and adheres to a traditional code of honor and respect for others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work with detail. Experience with automated Materiel Management information system, and E-mail systems.
• Knowledge of all phases of materiel management standards of practice including ordering, purchasing, receiving, and accounts payable.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

Associate's Degree