Plant Ops Procurement Officer

Purpose of Position:

The procurement officer will be responsible for sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services. Exceptional negotiation skills, thorough understanding of procurement processes, and the ability to build strong relationships with vendors.

Essential Functions:

• Source suppliers and obtain competitive quotes for goods and services.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to achieve the best value for the company.
• Evaluate supplier performance and conduct regular supplier reviews.
• Coordinate with internal departments to determine procurement needs and specifications.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and inventory levels.
• Monitor market trends and industry developments to identify potential suppliers and cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as relevant regulations and laws.
• Resolve any issues or disputes with suppliers regarding quality, delivery, or pricing.
• Collaborate with other departments to optimize procurement processes and improve efficiency.
• Stay current on developments in procurement best practices and technology tools.
• Other duties as assigned.

Personal Traits:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork, and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration for others.

Required Knowledge:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

Job Specific knowledge is listed below:

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain vendor relationships
• Knowledge of purchase orders and process, contracts, terms and general conditions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices
• Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations governing procurement
• Analytical mindset with the ability to solve problems and make data-driven decisions
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CSCP, CPSM) is a plus

Required Skills and Abilities:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills.  All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure, and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.

Job specific skills and abilities are listed below: 

• Must be a self-started and possess time-management skills
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Fluent with computers, outlook, and MS office
• Skill in assessing and prioritzing multiple tasks, projects and demands

Minimum Requirements

Physical Requirements:

∙Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment

∙Sit less than half the workday

∙Stand and/or walk more than half the workday

∙Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach

∙View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time

∙Use hands and arm for repetitive motion tasks consistently for more than one hour at a time

∙Lift or carry unaided less than 50 pounds

∙Push or pull using more than moderate force

∙See and hear with normal acuity

Working Conditions:

∙Work is conducted in an office environmental and a standard clinical environment to include exposure to latex, biohazard or other harmful substances

∙Travel is required (25% of the time)

∙Travel is required via large aircraft

∙Travel is required via small (less than 16 passenger) aircraft 

∙Travel is required using snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, or boat

∙Work may be conducted outside in inclement weather conditions

I attest that I do not have any physical, mental, or medical impairment or disability that would limit my job performance.

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