Senior Buyer Purchasing

Facility: Administrative Regional Training Cntr

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt:
Yes

Work Schedule: Days

Hours: 8a-4p

The Senior Buyer is responsible for negotiating contracts, obtaining consensus with supply users for standardization; analyzing proposals; project management; market analysis for Physician Enterprise. This position supports the medical practices with sourcing quality supplies and equipment at the best price and quality appropriate to the setting of services provided.

• Associates degree required, Purchasing/Materials Management field required
• Bachelors Degree in Business or Purchasing/Materials Management field strongly preferred
• Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) certification preferred

• Minimum of three (3)- five (5) years Purchasing /Materials Management experience required, preferably within a healthcare system

• Excellent Negotiation skills
• Solid work experience with Materials Management Software System
• Demonstrated work experience in cost saving achievement initiatives
• Strong Public speaking and presentation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Office software application skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong problem solving capability
• Strong project management and customer service skills

• Sitting extensively in meetings; sitting behind computer
• Attendance at inter-departmental and site meetings
• Travel may be required among Catholic Health organizations and Physician Enterprise sites