Buyer

Buyer PositionUnder the direction of the Purchasing Supervisor, the Buyer is responsible for the strategic procurement of supplies and services for the Lake Region Healthcare Enterprise. The role ensures that all purchased goods and services meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and align with contractual and budgetary expectations. The Buyer serves as a resource for the management of supplier relationships, procurement-related inquiries, and the maintenance of Supply Chain informational/operational systems. The role provides a high level of customer service to internal and external stakeholders while representing the Supply Chain team.General duties include but are not limited to:Maintain PAR levels within stockroom locations throughout the organization.Deliver supplies and patient equipment on an ad-hoc basis.Communicates supply changes to department lead and other departments as needed.Maintain a clean and organized environment.Assists in receiving and reviewing items through quality checks.Thoroughly reviews stockrooms for recalls, outdates, quality checks, and proper PAR levels.Assists with maintaining proper system inventory levels.Ensures departments receive proper supplies when needed while providing superior customer service.Assists with maintaining patient chargeable items within the stockroom supply.Other duties as assignedJoin our Supply Chain department - the engine that keeps our shelves stocked and our patients served Supply Chain plays a vital role in creating access to goods and materials for our Enterprise. Everything from basic bandages, to highly complex medical equipment can route through our team. We supply the hands that provide excellent patient care; making sure our clinical partners have what they need to meet our mission of "enriching life through health".Compensation Wage Range: $23.24-$29.75/hour. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.Hours/Shifts: 80 hours biweekly, day shiftsBenefit Offerings: Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. For new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.EEOC Lake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Qualifications:Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. + Education: Two years of purchasing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is required. A four-year degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.+ Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective supplier and internal stakeholder relationships. Must be organized with the ability to multitask. Demonstrated proficiency in customer service and problem solving. Proficiency with computers and the ability to learn software applications is necessary in the performance of typical work.+ Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process is required.+ Must be able to attend assigned work sites as scheduled and work effectively in a remote environment as needed with occasional overtime.