Requestion Processing

• Analyzes and creates requisitions submitted by the department for accuracy; generates purchase requisitions according to OHSU policies and procedures; determines specifications, quantities, product availability, procurement methods, and sources of supply; maintains records of product lines, availability, price, purchase terms, and vendor performance; places purchase orders with suppliers; maintains parts of item file.
• Requisitioning associated with perioperative services is complex given the specialized nature of supplies.

Inventory Management

• Ensures supplies and equipment are available as needed. Reports on inventory trends. Takes action to address and correct issues. Pro-actively reviews work (surgery) schedules to ensure all supplies are available for planned procedures. Performs cycle counts and expired product management daily with accuracy.
• Works with service leads to find substitute products. Ensures that all labels and par levels are updated and maintained through optimization.

Systems/Process Management and Improvement

• Actively participates and contributes in the review, maintenance and improvement of inventory practices and procedures. Supports product introduction activities, documentation management, and data management (in Oracle and other sources).

Other duties as assigned (i.e. Project Work)

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• An Associates or Bachelor’s degree can replace two years of the required experience.

Experience:

• Four years of full-time purchasing experience or inventory management.
  • Experience must include: supply chain management, demonstrated use of purchasing practices, procedures, and techniques (determining specifications, placing purchase orders and processing requisitions), process improvement activities, and coordination of supply replenishment activities.

• An Associate or Bachelor’s degree can replace two years of the required experience.
• Direct work experience with providers and clinical staff
• Oracle and Epic Experience desired