Buyer

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

📋 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 items.

• Confirm purchase orders and address any shipping delays.

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

• Maintain effective communication, cooperation, and customer service with assigned departments.

• Establish and maintain supplier shipping accounts for facility delivery locations.

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

• Support the automation of electronic purchase order transmissions via Electronic Data Interchange.

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

• Identify supplier resources and gather quotes for hospital departments.

• Process supplier returns and secure Return Material Authorizations.

• Notify stakeholders of supplier recalls, account changes, acquisitions, and mergers.

• Resolve discrepancies in purchase orders, invoices, and matching with Accounts Payable.

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

• Assist in resolving credit holds through purchase order modifications and supplier communication.

• Manage complex procurement process projects.

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

• Report on item unit-of-purchase and packaging errors.

• Assist with capital projects and the procurement of capital equipment.

• Create and manage purchase orders related to sourcing contracts.

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

• Lead and mentor new buyer candidates during their onboarding and orientation.

• Support Informatics projects that involve OREC and POA reporting.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree is required.

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

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

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Proven ability to interact with all levels within the organization.

• Demonstrated ability to solve 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 healthcare industry supplies and supply chain processes.

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

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

• Ability to cultivate vendor relationships.

• Proven capability to work in a leadership capacity as an effective team member.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Intermediate-level knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

• No license, certification, or registration is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• PTO

• 401(k)

• Medical plans

• Dental plans

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities