Buyer II Job Phoenix area,Arizona USA,Business

Job Description

This position is accountable for the acquisition of products, equipment, and services that require more functional knowledge of the clinical and/or technical aspects of requested items. The position handles specialized purchasing processes and is a subject matter expert. The incumbent works and communicates directly with all levels of Intermountain Healthcare Caregivers and suppliers.

The following states are currently paused for sourcing new candidates or for new relocation requests for current caregivers (updated 5/8/2026):
California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington.

Scope

1.Assist with and oversee daily, accurate, and timely processing of requisitions to Purchase Orders for inventory and non-stock items, equipment, and service for assigned categories.

Understands the SCL Health Purchasing policy and ensures its compliance.

Review Purchase Orders, and fax and(or) EDI over to vendors.

Monitors to ensure faxes and(or) EDIs transmit successfully and confirms expected ship dates. Updates PO information appropriately.

Facilitate and process product returns as needed. Monitors/investigates aging returns to determine issues, resolve and close.

Effectively communicates purchase order issues (backorders, minimum order amounts, lead times, price discrepancies, etc.) to end users.

Maintains knowledge of, and understands current contractual agreements. Helps monitor/drive contract compliance by guiding volume to the best alternatives and preferred contracts.

Helps source appropriate substitute products for backordered items.

Performs follow-up operations with suppliers to accomplish delivery of purchased items per schedule. Expedites delivery of critical material.

Supports and works closely with Accounts Payable and Buyer Is to monitor and investigate open order reports/open invoice reports. Helps resolve and close out open Purchase Orders due to invoicing, receiving, and(or) pricing discrepancies. Resolves problems, such as damaged goods, delivery delays, incorrect merchandise, billing, and payment errors.

Prepare analyses and reports as needed covering areas such as supplier performance and KPIs.

Work with and support Care Site operations from a purchasing and supply chain management perspective.

Support and work closely with Category Managers as required.

Works closely with the Care Sites and suppliers to investigate, determine cause, and resolve shipping discrepancies.

Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required

Associate's degree in purchasing/supply chain management, business administration, economics, accounting, finance or a closely related field is required (equivalent experience will be considered) Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field is preferred (equivalent experience will be considered)

Three (3) years Supply Chain Management/Purchasing experience or equivalent is required

Preferred

Competency with basic spreadsheet and word processing programs (Microsoft Office) is preferred Purchasing experience in a healthcare-related setting Lawson or similar large ERP Purchasing or Materials Software experience is preferred Familiarity with healthcare supplies and business practices is preferred Competency with basic spreadsheet and word processing programs is preferred Telephone Etiquette, knowledge of computer software systems (purchasing/financial Lawson preferred), general contract knowledge Ability to interface with external vendors and internal customers while reflecting SCL Healths values

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required

Seeing, hearing / listening, speaking, sitting, manual dexterity

Location

Supply Chain Center

Work City

Midvale

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$24.00 - $36.54

We care about your well-being — mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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