Sr Buyer

**Sr Buyer**

Wellstar Shared Services Location Georgia-Marietta Category Professional Job Id 79850 Job Type Full-Time Days JOB DESCRIPTION **Overview**

our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

**Responsibilities**

Creates and issues purchase orders based on end-user requests and/or requirements. Faciliates the procure

to pay processes by verifying, preparing, and forwarding purchase orders to suppliers as well as confirming

orders and authorizing invoice payments. Assists in establishing requirements consistent with materials and

supplies standardization. Collaborates with end-user departments to clarify purchase requisitions, identifies

departmental/clinical needs, and refines specifications for future purchase orders. Manages suppliers

relationships and develops other external resources to keep informed of industry trends, reliability of

suppliers, availability of supplies, and emerging technology and products.

**Qualifications**

Required Minimum Education: Bachelors degree in business, accounting, economics, or related field

and two (2) years of experience in purchasing and/or contracts administration OR four (4) years of

experience in purchasing or contract adminstration in lieu of formal education.

Required Minimum Experience: Two (2) years of professional office experience with emphasis on basic

supply chain and accounting principles. Extensive knowledge of medical/surgical products, services and/or

vendors utilized in a hospital setting preferred. Comprehensive knowledge of commodities in area of

specialization. Strong negotiation and communication skills. Working knowledge of automated materials

management information systems (MMIS). Experienced with Infor Lawson application preferred. Ability to

multi-task and have strong communication skills with assigned departments or service lines. Ability to

accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously and understanding of uses of products in a medical setting.

Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion.

Required Minimum Skills: Comprehensive understanding of MS Excel, MS Word and industry standard

purchase order software platforms. Ability to secure product samples, photos, and descriptions for

departments. Excellent organization skills and strong attention to details. Strong analytical and

communication skills, both verbal and written. Familiar with spreadsheet and word-processing software

programs

Wed like to invite you on a career journey like no other In return for your contributions, well help you make the most of all lifes moments on and off the job. Wellstar Total Rewards is designed to provide for your total well-being, including: Your Wellness, Your Pay, Your Future, Your Joy. We think its pretty simple we care for our team members and our team members care for the community.

Make a difference in patients lives and your own Here, its more than healthcare its CareerCare