Purchasing Specialist

Position Title: 

Purchasing Specialist

Join our team of heroes!

Are you seeking daily adventure while advancing your career? Look no further.

Reporting to the Purchasing Supervisor, this position performs duties in support of the purchase of materials and services used by Gulf Coast Blood to ensure smooth and cost-effective operations.

Just For You:

• Career advancement.

• Engaging and exciting opportunity to SAVE LIVES.

Tips to thrive in our culture:

• Embody our Core Values of Commitment, Integrity, and Respect

• Work to actively create experiences that inspire others to save lives, each and every day.

• Embrace doing it right, making connections, and creating desired experiences.

• Comply with all organizational policies and standards, including safety rules, and be willing to report actual and potential violations to the appropriate supervisor or manager.

In this role, you will:

Procurement Operations & Purchasing Management – 95%

• Reviews purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness against Procurement Standard Operating Procedures.

• Prepares and issues purchase orders and change orders for materials and services.

• Receives materials and services into the ERP system.

• Research and evaluate potential suppliers based on price, quality, delivery capability, and reliability.

• Resolves pricing discrepancies, freight issues, and supplier billing concerns.

• Build relationships with suppliers and resolve issues like delayed shipments, damaged goods, or billing discrepancies.

• Contacts suppliers regarding return of materials and assure that appropriate credit is received for those materials.

• Follow up on open purchase requisitions and open purchase orders to ensure timely procurement and deliveries.

Compliance, Quality & Risk Management – 5%

• Maintains supplier folders; including critical supplier folders.

• Assist with the management of critical suppliers and critical blood centers.

We need someone who has:

• Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from an accredited two-year college or technical school in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.

• Minimum of one-year related experience in purchasing.

• Experience with ERP systems and purchasing software.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and compliance.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  

We prefer:

• · Experience in healthcare, blood banking, manufacturing, distribution, regulated environments, or nonprofit operations preferred.
  

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to operate a computer and other office machinery and remain in a stationary position. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Employees are required to be familiar with and abide by the team lift requirements as specified in the Safety Program to prevent bodily injury and for the health and safety of others.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional office setting. Fast-paced environment that requires strong attention to details. Moderate noise levels in a cubicle workspace.

Schedule:

Full-time availability, with willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require

Who We Are:

Since 1975, Gulf Coast Blood has been one of the nation’s largest community blood centers, serving 170 hospitals across 26 counties. Headquartered in Houston, we support the world’s largest medical complex—the Texas Medical Center—while operating 18 donor centers and hosting more than 7,000 mobile blood drives each year. As an FDA-accredited nonprofit, we provide high-quality human cellular material for both scientific and therapeutic use.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

Gulf Coast Blood is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for positions are considered without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, military status, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic testing results, or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable law, statute, regulation or Executive Order.