Buyer

Description:

This position is responsible for a wide variety of duties including placing orders, processing requisitions, negotiating pricing, managing backorders, coordinating forms with internal departments, placing and expediting open orders, data entry for item adds, vendor meetings, screening vendors for departmental visits and other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

Computer competence with Word, Excel and Outlook required. • Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement, preferably in a healthcare setting • High school Diploma and 7-10+ years of experience, OR Two years college with emphasis in business, finance, accounting, or related preferred and 5+ years of experience, OR Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field and 3+ years of experience preferred.

Requirements:

Success Factors:

Strong negotiation and contract management skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Tactful, mature, & professional demeanor. • Good attention to detail to ensure all purchase orders are accurate. • Math skills to make sure all calculations are correct and avoid any unforeseen losses • Well-organized and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Essential Duties:

Place purchase orders for assigned departments. Expedite and follow-up on purchase orders as necessary. Manages backorders and obtains substitute products as needed. • Negotiates agreements, contracts, and terms with suppliers to ensure favorable pricing, payment terms, and mutually beneficial agreements. • Analyze inventory levels, demand forecasts and consumption patterns to optimize stock par levels and reduce carrying costs. • Source and evaluate suppliers for quality, cost, and delivery performance. • Resolve purchase order and invoice discrepancies, to include deleted items, back orders, and pricing discrepancies. Works with accounts payable as needed. • Support strategic capital investment decisions by performing total cost of ownership analysis. • Communicate effectively with vendors, customers, and department staff. • Obtain quotes, perform benchmarking, and cut purchase orders for capital and/or minor equipment purchases. Evaluates and implements procurement systems, technology, and tools to streamline the ordering and fulfillment processes to enhance operational efficiency. • Develop and implement procurement strategies to meet company goals. • Monitor and analyze procurement trends to identify cost savings opportunities. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement needs are met. • Ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, and industry standards. • Evaluate and improve procurement processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness. • Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Duties:

Willing to assist other team members in misc. shop duties (i.e., mail pick up and distribution, assembling chairs, etc.). • May participate in shipping & receiving tasks (i.e., Unload delivery trucks, preparing outgoing shipments, stocking/restocking inventory in the warehouse, etc).

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