Buyer I​/Buyer II

Responsibilities

• Accountable for purchasing both direct and indirect goods and services, ensuring operational needs are met while optimizing price and quality.
• Handle specialized purchasing processes and act as a subject matter expert in assigned categories.
• Work and communicate directly with all levels of Intermountain Healthcare Caregivers and suppliers.
• Responsible for procurement of low-to-medium dollar/risk purchases, such as basic commodity products.
• Develop close working relationships with aligned category manager(s) to identify and implement cost, quality, and supply continuity improvements.

• Maintain professional license where necessary.
• Experience in a role requiring attention to detail, sound decision making, sense of urgency / timeliness and negotiation skills working with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience in a role requiring work in a fast-paced and changing environment while handling multiple deadlines and priorities.
• 1 year demonstrated experience in a role requiring effective communication and customer service skills.

Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes for both direct and indirect goods, focusing on optimizing price and quality while maintaining strong communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and effective negotiation skills.