Network Buyer

Overview:

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether its by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Kettering Health Dayton

• Kettering Health Dayton, formerly Grandview Medical Center, has been providing care to Dayton and surrounding communities for over 90 years.
• Over 20 specialties, including orthopedics, heart and vascular, surgery, and trauma services.
• KH Dayton expanded their Emergency Department as well as their heart & vascular services to include an additional catheterization lab and electrophysiology lab.
• Partners with Gem City Market to provide fresh fruits and vegetables every Tuesday within the hospital.
• One of the largest osteopathic teaching hospitals in the United States.
• 371 bed facility
• Over the past several years, KH Dayton has received many awards, including:
  • Top 100 Hospital
  • Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades in 2019.
  • Received an A from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.

Job Summary

Perform the full range of buying functions across Network Biomed. Includes the effective use of automated purchasing tools, collaboration with Network departments, and continuous improvement of processes and procedures. Perform a variety of tasks to ensure efficiency with the entire purchasing process, from requisitioning to receipt of products or services. Collaborate with Accounts Payable to assist with resolving invoice discrepancies. Collaborate with Supply Chain Management to communicate vendor performance issues. Manage the Kettering Biomed inventory. Assists in strengthening relations with departments throughout the Network. Provides back-up for department Administrative Coordinator. Receives most work assignments from the Kettering Supervisor and/or Director.

Educational Requirements

High School diploma required and 24 months clerical experience in a business office environment or previous experience working one or more of the following areas: Purchasing/Inventory

Skills/Other

Must have excellent customer service skills.