Buyer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oklahoma.

📋 Description

• Process and manage purchasing requests for supplies, services, and equipment.

• Handle approved electronic requisitions for designated vendors and cost centers within one business day.

• Review Open Receipts reports and follow up with suppliers regarding missing or overdue dates.

• Validate purchase order confirmations and address any shipping delays.

• Accelerate the delivery of open purchase orders and provide updates on their status.

• Maintain communication, collaboration, and customer service with assigned departments.

• Establish and manage supplier shipping accounts for delivery locations within the facility.

• Troubleshoot issues related to customer shipping accounts involving online requisitioning, EDI, and ERP supplier accounts.

• Assist in the automation of electronic purchase order transmissions through Electronic Data Interchange.

• Communicate changes to item files, including price, unit of measure, and product code.

• Identify supplier resources and gather quotes for hospital departments.

• Process returns to suppliers and secure Return Material Authorizations.

• Communicate updates regarding supplier recalls, account changes, acquisitions, and mergers.

• Resolve discrepancies related to purchase orders and invoice matching with Accounts Payable.

• Identify training needs for requisitioners and provide relevant job aids and training.

• Assist in resolving credit holds.

• Oversee complex procurement process projects.

• Maintain supplier relationships and track open purchase orders along with proof of delivery.

• Report errors related to item unit-of-purchase and packaging.

• Support capital projects and equipment purchases.

• Create and follow through on purchase orders for organizational sourcing contracts.

• Coordinate with Strategic Sourcing, suppliers, and organizational departments regarding contract details.

• Lead and mentor new buyer candidates.

• Support Informatics projects related to OREC and POA reporting.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Supply Chain or healthcare procurement.

• No specific license, certification, or registration is required.

• Advanced capability to understand and analyze data to enhance performance.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Proven ability to engage with all organizational levels effectively.

• Demonstrated capability to resolve complex problems and manage multiple high-priority tasks.

• Proven skill in establishing and maintaining long-term customer relationships.

• Advanced working knowledge of Supply Chain procurement functions.

• Preferred experience in the healthcare industry with supplies and supply chain processes.

• Ability to convey messages clearly, simply, and confidently.

• Ability to utilize tools and processes for data collection and analysis management.

• Ability to cultivate vendor relationships.

• Proven effectiveness in a leadership role within team settings.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Intermediate-level knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

🏝️ Benefits

• PTO

• 401(k)

• Medical plans

• Dental plans

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities