Purchasing Data Specialist

Talent Groups ·www.talentgroups.com

Location Irving, TX, United States
Work type Onsite
Salary USD 32 - 38 / hour
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Other East
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Duration: 6 months to start

Job Description
  • Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Data Analyst to support a large ERP implementation by preparing and transforming Accounts Payable (AP) and Purchase Order (PO) data for migration into the new ERP platform.
  • This is not an accounting role and does not require healthcare experience.
  • The ideal candidate is highly proficient in Excel, enjoys working with large datasets, and has enough AP knowledge to understand the relationship between invoice headers and purchase order line items.
  • The analyst will collect supplier data, standardize multiple file formats, aggregate purchasing information, and prepare clean, accurate datasets for the implementation team responsible for loading data into the new ERP.
Scope of Work
  • Identify and prioritize non-acute suppliers using Premier Health's accounts payable (AP) data to determine where purchasing activity exists outside of Medline.
  • Engage identified suppliers to obtain detailed purchasing data (item-level utilization where available) for Premier Physicians Network (PPN) and other non-acute entities.
  • Acquire, validate, and normalize supplier data into a consistent format suitable for analysis.
  • Leverage the existing Medline Distribution Data Feed (DDS) to incorporate Medline purchasing into the overall non-acute data set.
  • Assess data completeness by identifying suppliers, facilities, and spend categories that are not currently represented in the available data.
  • Develop baseline analytics that identify total spend, supplier distribution, contract compliance opportunities, and purchasing patterns across the non-acute continuum.
  • Provide recommendations to improve purchasing visibility and establish a reliable data foundation in advance of the planned Infor CloudSuite deployment for PPN.
  • Conduct regular project status meetings with Premier Health stakeholders to review supplier outreach progress, data acquisition status, and key findings.
  • Deliver a final summary outlining data coverage, remaining gaps, recommendations for ongoing data acquisition, and considerations to support a successful non-acute ERP transition.
Deliverables
  • Comprehensive non-acute supplier inventory.
  • Consolidated non-acute spend data set.
  • Gap analysis identifying missing suppliers and spend.
  • Executive summary of findings and recommendations.
  • Readiness assessment to support the PPN Infor CloudSuite implementation in early 2027.
Accounts Payable Knowledge Needed
  • Candidates do not need to be AP experts.
  • Hiring Manager: "On a scale of 1–10, they only need to be around a 4 or 5."
Candidates should understand:
  • Invoice headers
  • Purchase Orders
  • Vendor invoices
  • Basic AP terminology
  • The hiring manager emphasized that Excel proficiency is more important than AP expertise, as advanced AP concepts can be learned on the job.
Nice to Have
  • Basic Accounts Payable knowledge
  • Understanding of Purchase Orders
Not Required
  • SQL
  • Database programming
  • VBA/Macros
  • Healthcare industry experience
  • Product knowledge
Soft Skills
  • Highly organized
  • Detail-oriented
  • Customer service focused
  • Comfortable following up with vendors
  • Able to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong written and verbal communicators
  • Self-directed and dependable
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Who is hiring for the Purchasing Data Specialist role?
Talent Groups is hiring for the Purchasing Data Specialist position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Purchasing Data Specialist job located?
The Purchasing Data Specialist role with Talent Groups is based in Irving, TX, US. The role is onsite-friendly.
Is the Purchasing Data Specialist role remote?
Yes — the Purchasing Data Specialist position at Talent Groups is onsite. Candidates based in US are preferred.
What does the Purchasing Data Specialist role pay?
Talent Groups lists the Purchasing Data Specialist role at USD 32–38 per hour.
Is the Purchasing Data Specialist role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Talent Groups.
What experience level is the Purchasing Data Specialist role?
The Purchasing Data Specialist position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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