Materials Management Buyer

Materials Management Buyer
Job types: Non-Clinical Positions

We are looking for a Materials Management Buyer who is ready to join an amazing team and make a difference at the largest and most clinically capable Critical Access Hospital in Kansas. Join our team today to begin or continue your career in Materials at Newman Regional Health! Our caring and compassionate staff provide state-of-the art healthcare 24 hours a day to patients of all ages by adhering to our five values of quality, service, people, growth and fiscal responsibility.

Come see why we are different and apply today!

This is a Full Time Monday
- Friday Position. Hours are 8:00am- 4:30pm

Promotes the most effective use of hospital funds in the acquisition of approved supplies. Plans specific short and long-range purchasing objectives for products presently used within the hospital. Assures correct pricing and best benefits to the hospital according to the guidelines of contracts negotiated through the current GPO Group Purchasing Organizations, and develops individual contracts with vendors for those supplies purchased outside of GPO Contracts.

Develops purchasing arrangements, which are communicated to user departments. Advises the user departments, and the Director of Materials Management of supply problems. Arranges for procurement on a pooled basis rather than department by department.

• Understands and evaluates all GPO negotiated purchasing contracts and how they relate to approved products used by the hospital.
  • Makes recommendation in the selection of vendors when reviewing GPO contracts for best pricing, pooled purchases, freight charges, etc.
• Procures medical and non-medical supplies which have been approved for use within the hospital.
  • Has the authority to issue standing and block purchase orders to qualified individuals in user department according to policy and procedures.
  • Follows-up with vendors on short/long shipments within 48 hours when notified by the Receiving Clerkor the buying department.
  • Prepares, reviews and edits purchase orders to ensure accuracy and completion.
    • All line items ordered are entered on the purchase order before products or invoice are received.
  • Ensures that hospital standard procedures are followed by all departments in connection with purchases of supplies all departments in connection with purchases and services.
  • Assists in receiving and vendor discrepancies on all products, returns overages and returnable goods when necessary within 20 days of the invoice.
  • Follows up on all back-ordered material on a weekly basis, substituting when necessary with approved products. (Excludes Capital Equipment.)
  • Updates both Materials Management and departmental staff on status of orders.
  • Assists distribution staff members when needed

• 2-5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or Materials Management
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy
• Clinical experience helpful
• High School Gradate or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Knowledge of Word Processing Software, Electronic Medical Records Software and Spreadsheet Design Software

At NRH, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans along with some unique benefits including:

• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Assistance
• Generous Paid Time Off including Extended Illness Benefits
• KPERS Retirement
• Flex Spending Account
• Life Insurance Options
• Long and Short-Term Disablility
• Flex Spending Account
• Identity Theft Protection Discounts
• Accident and Cancer Coverage

About Newman Regional Health:
Centrally located within the city of Emporia, Newman Regional Health is a 25-bed non-profit critical access hospital owned by the people of Lyon County. Newman Regional Health is a teaching hospital, and is home to the ESU Newman Division of Nursing. We are committed to improving the health of the communities we serve by providing high-quality care. We are continually recognized as one of the Top 10 hospitals in Kansas and one of the Top 50 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States.