· Reviews purchase requisitions for reasonableness with respect to item quantities and product specifications.
· Prioritizes orders, giving urgent medical and patient care related items top priority.
· Performs research concerning product availability, alternative suppliers, value analysis, and user references as needed.
· Meets with vendor sales representatives to discuss new products, proposals, and negotiated pricing.
· Obtains competitive bids when appropriate. Negotiates price, purchase terms, and cost of equipment life cycle.
· Prepares excel cost analysis reports detailing cost of goods analysis, potential rebate structures, and discounting levels.
· Routinely works with department heads to advise and recommend alternatives to requested products.
· Expedites orders delayed due to vendor or manufacturer backorders, credit holds, or emergency requirements and obtains acceptable substitutes as required.
· Manages electronic capital budget process coordinating requests, to approved · budgets, available dollars, and appropriate approvals.
· Supports supply chain initiatives and understands inventory management and accounts payable operations.
· Reviews purchase requisitions to ensure completeness and compliance with financial protocols prior to commitment to vendor.
· Reviews purchase requisitions for reasonableness with respect to item quantities and product specifications.
· Prioritizes orders giving urgent medical and patient care related items top priority.
· Performs research concerning product availability, alternative suppliers, value analysis, and user references as needed.
· Meets with vendor sales representatives as needed to discuss new products, proposals, and negotiated pricing.
· Obtains competitive bids when appropriate. Negotiates price, purchase terms, and · cost of equipment life cycle.
· Prepares excel cost analysis reports detailing cost of goods analysis, potential rebate structures, and discounting levels.
· Routinely works with department heads to advise and recommend alternatives to requested products.
· Expedites orders delayed due to vendor or manufacturer backorders, credit holds, or emergency requirements and obtains acceptable substitutes as required.
· Manages electronic capital budget process coordinating requests, to approved budgets, available dollars, and appropriate approvals.
· Supports supply chain initiatives and understands inventory management and accounts payable operations.
· Negotiates purchase agreements with vendors, incorporating requirements and specifications outlines on purchase requisition and department directives.