Purchasing - Buyer

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Assists the Materials Manager in coordinating and maintaining the supply support system. Purchases required goods, supplies, equipment and services at lowest cost consistent with established guidelines. Coordinates the delivery of supplies and equipment to and from the hospital and satellite offices and other businesses as required.

Relieves the manager of routine matters and preserves the confidential nature of departmental activities. Maintains and ensures that established hospital and departmental policies, procedures, objectives and standards are followed as relate to the ordering of routine materials and services. Edits requisitions to ensure adequate and correct information is provided. Prepares routine materials and supplies purchase orders utilizing the appropriate contracts or supply sources that can provide the desired price, quantity, service, availability, etc.

Meets with sales and company representatives, creates analysis of product / cost information, meets with departments on purchasing decisions. Maintains files and records and web site locations of current and potential suppliers, resource materials, contract prices and traveling requisitions. Reviews and updates vendor catalogs and web site addresses. Coordinates with department, Storeroom staff, vendors to resolve problems encountered with prices, delivery or content of delivery.

Coordinates product returns, repair requests, loaner or equipment / supply requests. Arranges for emergency or urgent deliveries with vendors, other hospitals or best sources. Responsible for filing and copying of requisitions; the organization, maintenance, and upgrading of this filing system is inclusive to this responsibility. Follows up with departments and suppliers to ensure availability of product / services and expedites orders.

Acts as a resource to department staff and other hospital departments in matters such as purchasing procedures, product detail, contracts, vendor selection, etc.

Minimum of two years' experience preferably in Materials Department. Ability to prepare cost savings reports and/or reports requiring use of business mathematics. Excellent communication and negotiation skills are required. Must be helpful and cooperative. Emphasis on accuracy and speed in typing, word processing, knowledge of other business subjects as well as Lotus and Word Perfect proficiency desirable. Knowledge of hospital/clinical products and equipment helpful.

Knowledge of medical/surgical supplies and equipment preferred. Computer knowledge helpful. Knowledge of Accounts Payable/Receivable and Accounting helpful.

• Clear Communication Skills Both Written and Verbal
• Knowledge Of Basic Computer Programs
• Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
• Able To Withstand Crisis Situations Has Skills to Provides Customer Service to Patients, Team Members and Visitors
• Experience With Excel, Power Point, Word, Visio, Etc.

• High school graduate or equivalent

Entry: USD $20.75/Hr.

Max: USD $32.16/Hr.