Buyer, Business

Job Title: BUYER

Description

Employment Status: Variable / Flex

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Facility: Remote - VA CP07 Carilion Medical Center.

Requisition Number: R157180 BUYER (Open)

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare: The Buyer will process Workday requisitions from department and interact with external partners and serve as a resource to the hospitals and affiliate companies regarding products, purchasing options and procurement procedures. Works closely with service lines to ensure standardization compliance. Utilizes GHX to increase operational efficiency and research to resolve discrepancies.

The Buyer

• May ask for input from others and proactively communicate business matters to staff and outside vendors, as necessary.
• Implements customer service/supply agreements.
• May influence and make suggestions/recommendations for revenue generation and expense control.
• Suggests cost containment ideas to unit/department.
• May create or revise Carilion policies and procedures.
• Needs to be compliant with various compliance organizations and withholds standards.
• Applies cost‑effective purchasing practice and adheres/subscribes to the highest ethical purchasing standards.
• Impacts financial and operational performance of multiple departments through allocation of general resources.
• Processes material requests from customers.
• Reviews requests for materials from departments and processes requests within the required timeframe.
• Partners with departments on submitting orders and following specification requirements and guidelines including completeness, price, delivery, and approval.
• Maintains details of material requests.
• Maintains and assists with computerized non‑stock inventory items including receipts and purchase orders.
• Verifies, assists and authorizes invoices, when necessary, using the Accounts Payable process.
• Attends in‑service education seminars or other appropriate educational opportunities to maintain skills.
• May assist with new‑employee orientation.

Education: Bachelor's degree or 4 years of experience in lieu of degree.

Experience: None.

Other

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have communication skills (verbal and written), customer service and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to develop working relationships with internal/external customers and suppliers. Ability to prioritize, meet multiple deadlines and thrive in a fast‑paced growing environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel spreadsheets (formulas and managing large amounts of data).

Recruiter: Kathryn Lusher

Contact: kjlusher

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1‑800‑599‑2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity

Employer:

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information or veteran’s status. Carilion is a Drug‑Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800‑599‑2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well‑being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well‑rounded benefits package, and many perks and well‑being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life — at work and when you’re away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer‑Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• On‑site fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training