Purchasing Agent
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_on220, East Main Street, Downtown Durham, Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, 27701, United States
About UNC Health
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System, providing shared services to operations across the network.
About the Role
As a Purchasing Agent, you will be the operational resource ensuring that the system's purchasing requisitions and services are accurately and efficiently processed each business day. Your primary mission is to meet customer needs by communicating requirements to vendors, confirming accuracy, and resolving daily purchasing issues and exception errors. You will work constructively with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice variances and utilize multiple procurement and information technology solutions to ensure prompt and accurate fiscal reporting.
In this role, you will serve as a lead for procurement matters for assigned departments, educating and advising customers on the use of the Infor electronic purchasing process. You will facilitate electronic commerce procurement practices to improve strategic supply relationships and stay abreast of GPO contracts. Success in this position requires a customer-focused approach, technical expertise in systems like Infor ERP, GHX, and Service Now, and the ability to resolve conflicts and solve problems effectively.
Hiring Process
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as for those with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity, please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
220, East Main Street, Downtown Durham, Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, 27701, United States
Durham, North Carolina
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleReview system requirements and submit purchase orders adhering to purchasing strategies
- check_circleFacilitate and implement electronic commerce procurement practices
- check_circleServe as lead resource for procurement matters and educate customers on purchasing processes
- check_circleResolve daily purchasing issues and GHX exception errors by reviewing dashboards
- check_circleCommunicate order requirements to vendors and confirm accuracy by documenting confirmations
- check_circleWork with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and validate prices
- check_circleMaintain knowledge of standard practices, procedures, and policies impacting the department
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Health Administration or related field (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience)
- verified2 years procurement experience with Bachelor's degree, 4 years with Associate's degree, or 7 years with High School diploma
- verifiedProficiency in Microsoft Office, Infor cloud suite, GHX, Service Now
- verifiedKnowledge of procure to pay (P2P) process
Nice to Have
Staying abreast of GPO contracts.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Microsoft Office, Infor Cloud Suite, GHX, Service Now, Procure To Pay, General Ledger.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Health Administration or related field (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience).
Frequently asked questions about Purchasing Agent at UNC Health
What does a Purchasing Agent at UNC Health do?expand_more
A Purchasing Agent at UNC Health is responsible for the following: Review system requirements and submit purchase orders adhering to purchasing strategies; Facilitate and implement electronic commerce procurement practices; Serve as lead resource for procurement matters and educate customers on purchasing processes; and Resolve daily purchasing issues and GHX exception errors by reviewing dashboards.
What are the requirements for this Purchasing Agent role?expand_more
To qualify for the Purchasing Agent at UNC Health position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Health Administration or related field (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience); 2 years procurement experience with Bachelor's degree, 4 years with Associate's degree, or 7 years with High School diploma; Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Infor cloud suite, GHX, Service Now; and Knowledge of procure to pay (P2P) process.
Where is the Purchasing Agent role at UNC Health located?expand_more
Purchasing Agent at UNC Health is based in 220, East Main Street, Downtown Durham, Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, 27701, United States. This is a hybrid role.
Is this Purchasing Agent job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
UNC Health has listed this Purchasing Agent role as hybrid.
How much experience is required for this Purchasing Agent role?expand_more
Purchasing Agent at UNC Health typically requires 2–7 years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
What skills do you need for the Purchasing Agent role at UNC Health?expand_more
Key skills for Purchasing Agent at UNC Health include Microsoft Office; Infor Cloud Suite; GHX; Service Now; Procure To Pay; and General Ledger.
What education is required for Purchasing Agent at UNC Health?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Health Administration or related field (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience).
What category does the Purchasing Agent role belong to?expand_more
Purchasing Agent at UNC Health is part of the admin job category on Recrutus.