Buyer - FT - Day - Supply Chain Lawrenceville NJ

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

$25.49 - $33.16

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The Buyer I coordinates the routine, daily purchasing of standard supplies, equipment and services for hospital and clinical departments. This role handles the transactional processing of purchase orders and corporate purchasing card (P-card) transactions through the Materials Management Information System (MMIS) to ensure items arrive on time and payments process smoothly. The Buyer I also monitors basic weekly order tracking reports, assists hospital staff with standard contract item research and helps resolve basic vendor shipping or pricing discrepancies.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

Prior experience in general purchasing, inventory or supply chain in a healthcare or hospital setting is preferred.

Knowledge and

Skills:

Foundational understanding of how hospital inventory, receiving and dock distribution activities work. Ability to quickly learn and navigate an MMIS, with direct experience in Lawson or similar ERP platforms preferred. Comfort using the full Microsoft Office Suite of applications, specifically basic data entry and formatting in Excel and Word. Natural ability to communicate clearly, both in person and in writing.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:
Steady approach when handling a high volume of orders or navigating urgent requests. Natural ability to pivot and stay effective when department priorities shift or unexpected backorders happen. Sharp eye for detail to manage multiple tasks at once without letting deadlines slip. Friendly, helpful attitude with a talent for building positive working relationships across different organizational departments.

Usual Work Day: 8 Hours

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

• Process standard purchase requisitions and issues purchase orders through the MMIS within 48 hours of receipt, confirming exact pricing and delivery timelines
• Verify that all processed purchase orders have the correct management approvals in strict alignment with corporate financial policies
• Checks item requests against current Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and local contracts to keep spending aligned with approved systems
• Help hospital staff research standard products and services to locate the best-value contract options for their departments
• Update order details, estimated delivery dates and vendor confirmations directly into the database to keep lead times accurate, following established data entry and procurement protocols as detailed in the internal Buyer’s Guide
• Review and act upon standard weekly operational reports, including Buyer Messages, PO Status Reports, Buyer Expediting Reports and Pend Hold Reports
• Collect, review and reconcile corporate P-Card statements within deadlines set by the Accounts Payable team
• Resolve straightforward pricing and shipping variances by comparing vendor order confirmations…