The Vertex Companies LLC

Compensation

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Job Description: • work with Project Managers and Equipment Planners on each project to ensure a smooth and successful transition from planning through procurement and installation • Oversee the entire Procurement Process on given projects and lead Procurement Kick-Off Meetings • Gain an understanding of the client’s current purchase process and how to use best practices to assist them to meet project expectations • Assist in building the Procurement Schedule • Provide leadership and coordinate activities for all facets of the process from RFP/Quotes to tracking and expediting orders • Prepare RFP documents • Analyze RFP’s/Quotes to confirm necessary specifications are met or identify alternate vendors • Participate in and/or lead final pricing negotiations • Manage or attend vendor bid presentations or coordination for vendor equipment trials • Coordinate any changes of purchased versus planned equipment items with project manager, architect, and engineer for medical, electrical and plumbing issues • Develop purchase requisitions/orders or enter into client database/software as requested in our contract • Lead weekly procurement calls with the client to update on the status of purchasing • Provide regular reports to the Owner summarizing current project status with regard to purchases and costs • Participate in hospital surveys, design, planning, procurement, logistics meetings, and installation efforts as necessary • Coordinate with the Logistics team for installation needs and assist in the reconciliation of any on-site equipment issues in regard to damage or returns as applicable • Provide project close-out documents at completion • Obtain vendor quotes and prepare purchase requisitions to facilitate client purchase orders Requirements: • Bachelor of Arts, Science, Architecture, Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, or any other applicable degree, combined with experience • Five years of experience of medical equipment procurement consulting and project management in healthcare, or directly related industry • Reads architectural floor plans, elevations, and reflected ceiling plans, and understands basic design and construction terminology • Maintains a current knowledge of medical equipment devices and systems and their applications within healthcare facilities • Expertise in commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures used in the supply chain and procurement field • Proficiency with MS Office (especially Excel and Word), data entry programs, and PDF editing software (Bluebeam and/or Adobe) • ‘Super user’ level experience with a medical equipment planning database(s) • Highly organized, works independently, task driven, and able to meet multiple deadlines simultaneously • Strong attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills • Ability to type at least 40 WPM and data entry experience • Holds a valid driver’s license and is able to travel regionally to meet job responsibilities Benefits: • healthcare (with multiple plan options) • dental • Company-paid Life Insurance • Short Term Disability • Long-Term Disability • 401k plan with immediate match and vesting • Flex Spending Account • Employee Assistance Program • generous paid time off plan including 15 days of vacation • 64 hours of sick time • 9.5 paid holidays • “Lifetime of Learning” program offering tuition reimbursement and support for pursuing advanced education