Corporate Buyer

Job Summary

This individual is responsible for initiating and following through on the several steps involved in the purchasing of a variety of products, equipment, and services used by all WMC health departments. Individual must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, must be able to work in an organized fashion, and must have excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to departments within the Westchester Medical Center Health Network

• Reviews requisitions and purchase orders against specifications and catalogues

• Reviews requisitions and purchase orders with departments for clarification

• Verifies budget allocations and charges appearing on departmental requisitions

• Contacts vendors regarding shortages, overcharges, breakage, etc.

• Assists with the coordination of activities that relate to Value Analysis

• Receives and processes new item add requests

• Assists Contract Category Managers with negotiation of local agreements

• Manage special order items and determine if they should be routed through the Value Analysis Process

• Reconciles confirmation and invoices daily for price discrepancies, accuracy and completeness of quantities ordered

• Conducts price comparison analytics

• Reviews PO open and backorder reports, and exception report and conducts month end close procedures

• Participates in Lean Daily Management huddles

• Supports Departments with identifying substitutes for back ordered and recalled items

• Uses computer applications or other database systems such as spreadsheets, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments

• Utilizes a computerized/automated purchasing system

• May perform other incidental tasks, as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements

Experience:

2 years of relevant professional work experience with a high school diploma; 1-2 years with an associate's or bachelor's degree. Background/familiarity with purchasing logistics and processes.

Education:

High school diploma, required. Associates or Bachelor's degree, preferred. Training in Lawson and McKesson Supply Chain Management (MSCM) preferred.

Licenses / Certifications

Other

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

About Us

North East Provider Solutions Inc.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance

• Dental

• Vision

• Retirement Savings Plan

• Flexible Savings Account

• Paid Time Off

• Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement

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