Buyer -Procurement & Contracting- 40 Hrs, Days

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Supply Chain Buyer is responsible for the procurement of materials, supplies, equipment, and services for their assigned hospital departments and/or commodity group.  The objective is to ensure the materials, supplies, equipment, and services are acquired from the most reliable and cost effective sources that meet the needs of the customer (department).

Position: Buyer

Department: Procurement & Contracting

Schedule: Full Time - 40 Hours Days

Location: Hybrid

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Procures materials, supplies, equipment, and services for assigned designated areas by reviewing purchase order requisitions for appropriateness with regard to their conformance with established policies and procedures.

• Assists customers with researching product information, contacting vendors, obtaining price quotes, and negotiating costs.

• Composes purchase orders, verifies availability, establishes delivery dates, monitors back orders, expedites deliveries, and communicates status to customers.

• Sources requests through existing vendors when possible and/or utilizing alternate vendors when applicable.

• Establishes and maintains professional, effective, and ethical relationships with customers and representatives of suppliers, distributors, manufacturers, and monitors quality of service provided.

• Supports cost containment objectives by utilizing group purchasing contracts, encouraging product standardization, and recommending inventory containment opportunities.

• Enters data into the ERP Financial Information System.

• Meets with assigned departments on a periodic basis.

• Assists Accounts Payable personnel in the processing of invoices and resolves invoice and payment discrepancies.

• Performs as back-up for other buyers as required.

• Follows all supply chain and hospital policies and procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors plus 3 years relevant experience (or equivalent, i.e. HS/GED plus 7 + years relevant experience or Associates plus 5+ years relevant experience).

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Professional certification in purchasing preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Work requires a comprehensive knowledge of the procedures and systems used in purchasing in order to procure materials, supplies, equipment and services.  

• Proficient with standard Microsoft programs and web browsers.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers and vendors.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans