Supply Chain Specialist - Hybrid (Finance)
Description
At Vitalant, our mission is to save lives by ensuring a safe and reliable blood supply. As a Supply Chain Specialist, you'll play a vital role in supporting that mission through efficient and effective supply chain management. In this dynamic role, you will handle purchase order management, contracting support, supplier and stakeholder communication, reporting, and special projects. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at multitasking, and enjoy building strong partnerships, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact every day.
What to Expect
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Hybrid work environment working remotely on Thursdays and Fridays.
Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K + 5% company match
- Tuition assistance up to $5k per year
- Free basic life and AD&D insurance
- Free short-and-long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee Resource Groups
- Recognition and perks
- Manage supplier setup and maintenance, purchase order confirmations, and address past-due shipments.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies with invoices, stakeholders, vendors, and business partners.
- Run reports, analyze system data, and ensure accuracy while identifying cost-saving opportunities with GPOs.
- Lead special projects to support sourcing and procurement teams.
- Evaluate and recommend process improvements, including contract alignment with ERP systems.
- Support SharePoint content, site structure, and development.
Requirements
Knowledge/ Education
Associates degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Experience
Two years related experience required.
Skills/ Abilities
Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Excellent problem-solving and time management skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
High level of accuracy, attention to detail, efficiency, and accountability.
Ability to build positive relationships with vendors and internal partners.
Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office applications preferred.
Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
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Summary
About Us
Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned research. We have a network of 115 donation centers across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 bl ood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. where millions of people depend on blood donations from our generous donors.
Vitalant is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Through our DEI strategic plan, we create opportunities for employees of all backgrounds to feel valued, seen and heard. We believe this mission drives creativity and innovation, as employees experience an environment conducive to personal growth and career development.
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Careers@vitalant.org to let us know the nature of your request.
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