Buyer; Materials Management

The Buyer will be responsible for:

• Communicating, monitoring and ensuring compliance with hospital standards and procedures for the purchase of materials and services.
• Placing storeroom stock replenishment orders for Springfield Hospital.
• Initiating the purchase of goods and services, tracking and following up on orders through delivery.
• Selecting purchase methodology, composing purchase orders, verifying availability of product or service and establishing delivery dates.
• Monitoring and expediting open orders and resolving invoice discrepancies. Maintaining communication with requisitioning departments regarding status of orders.
• Following up on orders to ensure receipt of ordered items, services or equipment.
• Assisting all departments by researching product information and purchasing options, contacting vendors, obtaining price quotes, and negotiating costs with vendors.
• Coordinating with vendors regarding product recalls, returns, shortages and outdates.
• Maintaining the Item Master by updating prices or information pertaining to an item.
• Assisting with the quarterly and year end inventories.
• Establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with vendors and hospital customers.
• Assisting Accounting department by providing all information needed to send adequate payment to vendor for orders that have been placed.
• Assisting where needed in the Materials Management department when the department is limited on staff.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain Management (preferred); relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ previous experience in purchasing medical supplies and services (preferred)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills to resolve complex problems requiring the use of mathematical, or technical principles and in-depth, experienced-based cross-functional knowledge.
• Strong communication skills to effectively deal with conflicting views or issues and mediate fair solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) or other similar computer applications.

Salary Range: The base rate for this position is $27.00- $30.00 per hour. The hourly range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the position. The rate for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate.