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LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

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Performs a wide range of assignments which include processing purchasing requisitions, issuing purchase orders, proactively providing accurate information for supply chain management (SCM) databases in support of the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Processes exceptions/rejections from GHX daily. Manages multiple priorities and projects and produces accurate, timely, and quality work.

Job Duties

• Receives order acknowledgments for each purchase order (PO), and informs internal customers of any anticipated delays. Manages vendors to mitigate delayed shipments and ensure the contract pricing is appropriately applied.
• Develops information for the supply chain management (SCM) databases in support of the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
• Manages the procurement process for all products and services and communicates outcomes to departments and vendors. Scope of responsibility includes Stock and Non-Stock products.
• Secures cost savings through adherence to contractual standards established by Strategic Sourcing partners. Certify PO accuracy to ensure downstream processes; including but not limited to smoothly managing receiving and invoice payments.
• Applies technology to streamline work processes, reduce turnaround time, and create more effective workflow.
• Manages patient-specific requests on product research, sourcing, price confirmation, and expediting.
• Expedites and investigates problems relating to purchases, back-orders, and damage and takes corrective action as needed.

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3 years in Supply Chain, Procurement, Inventory, or related field.
• Ability to successfully process purchase orders in multiple systems.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret requests, and communicate effectively regarding solutions and next steps.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of leaders, customers, colleagues, and suppliers.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Demonstrates proficiency in sourcing, evaluating, and selecting supplies to meet end users' requirements with a focus on quality, service, and cost.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, accounting, inventory, and internet software, and PC hardware.

• Bachelor's Degree

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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LVHN hospitals in the Lehigh Valley are the only hospitals in the region to have received Magnet recognition five consecutive times since 2002. This prestigious recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center demonstrates our commitment to nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes. LVHN is home to five clinical institutes. Each serve as a hub for innovation, collaboration and education. Our institutes include Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute, Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence, Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute and Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute. LVHN is also home to Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital, which is the only children's hospital in the region. This hospital gives our community access to more than 30 pediatric specialties, Children's ExpressCARE locations and a dedicated Children's ER.

We've been consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the top hospital in the region and among the best in the state. We're also Great Place to Work-Certified, which means an overwhelming majority of our colleagues have a positive experience at LVHN.

These designations tell you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN's core values - Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence - you will have a rewarding and successful career here.

Individuals are required to adhere to all LVHN vaccination policies in effect at the time of hire. Employees will be subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Please note that safety sensitive positions cannot test positive for marijuana or its metabolites, medical or otherwise.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.