Buyer Associate

Buyer Associate### Buyer Associate Apply:
On-site only, not eligible for remote work:
Bellefonte Centre:
Full time:
Posted Today: R-At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.
** Job Description**:##

Job Summary Responsible for executing day-to-day purchasing operations, following established procedures and under supervision, to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. Processes purchase orders and coordinates supply arrangements for stock, non-stock, and capital items. Supports procurement activities through accurate record-keeping and compliance with organizational policies. Escalates issues or discrepancies to supervisor as needed. ## Essential Functions
• Creates and processes purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established purchasing procedures.
• Coordinates product returns, recalls and backorders, ensuring prompt resolution and compliance with purchasing standards and escalating complex issues to supervisor.
• Responds to internal customer and supplier inquiries regarding order status, delivery timelines, and purchasing processes.
• Maintains accurate purchasing records and documentation to support operational reporting performing routine tasks as assigned and escalating issues to supervisor.
• Assists in month-end close and procurement record maintenance performing routine tasks as assigned and escalating issues to supervisor.
• Investigates and resolves product returns, recalls, backorders, and new supply needs.
• Supports requisitioner training and onboarding by sharing process knowledge and assisting with system navigation.
• Performs other duties as assigned. ## Education Requirement High school diploma or equivalent experience ## Experience Requirement0-2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted. ## Certifications & LicensuresN/A ## Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods:
3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials:
1. Never

G. Repetitive motion:
3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
H. Working at heights above 4 feet:
1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces:
1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. Never

K. Job-related travel:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
L. Loud noises:
1. Never

M. Temperature extremes:
1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste:
1. Never

O. Radiation:
1. Never

P. Burns:
1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures:
1. Never

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens:
1. Never

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors:
1. Never

T. Combative/violent people:
1. Never

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A ## Physical Demands This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

** Department**:
** Shift**:

Day (United States of America)
** Time Type**:

Full time
** Address**:1000 Ashland Drive
** City, State**:

Ashland, Kentucky