Purchasing Agent (Temporary)

• Creates purchase orders timely to meet supply and service needs of the system departments.
• Assists customers with questions about i-procurement module.
• Interfaces with end users, suppliers, AP, and receiving to resolve invoice issues.
• Uses and interprets Invoice Inquiry module related to PO-Invoices.
• Completes templates and communicates changes and additions to the Oracle Item Integrity coordinator.
• Assists UHPS site setup department with adding offices to Premier contract module.
• Reviews matching holds by buyer report, and works with AP to minimize and resolve issues without impacting patient care.
• Reviews monthly, the RNI - Receipt No Invoice report and INR - Invoice No Receipt report, and performs monthly cleanup as necessary.
• Implements procurement strategies and innovation for operational efficiencies.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.