Senior Purchasing Buyer - Surgery Services * Days - 40 hrs/wk Job Wyoming area,Ohio USA,Supply Chain/Logistics

Senior Purchasing Buyer - Surgery Services
* Days - 40 hrs/wk

Requisition #: req
12578

Shift: Days
FTE status: 1
On-call:
No
Weekends:
No

General

Summary:

The Senior Purchasing Buyer is accountable for all aspects of product sourcing for their assigned service line / clinical unit to ensure adequate instrument and equipment par levels are maintained. The Senior Buyer works independently in researching, recommending, selecting, maintaining, and vendor negotiations for all instruments and equipment in their assigned areas. The Senior Buyer is accountable for assessing urgent procurement request to ensure all time sensitive or critical procurement needs are addressed appropriately.

They will utilize the Product Sourcing Category (PSC) on opportunities identified through the supply chain analytics platform and apply advanced product knowledge and training in all aspects of procurement.

Requirements:

Nursing degree, bachelor’s degree, or technologist certification required.
Minimum of 2 to 4 years of purchasing /procurement preferred.
2-4 years’ experience in radiological, cardiovascular or surgical services preferred.
Knowledge of instrumentation and equipment for the procedural services area.
Self-motivated with an ability to work independently.
Control vendor access to procedural area and ensure unwanted disturbances.
Knowledge of purchasing and accounting processes, with a focus on detail and accuracy, as well as a high-level of communication and follow-through skills.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel.
Excellent problem-solving skills.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

Manage supply base including supplier approval, in person meetings, virtual meetings, and the negotiation of contracts and award, length, pricing, terms & conditions based on the issuance and strategic review of formal RFQ’s.

Ensure product accuracy and availability for trauma and/or urgent procedures.

Coordinate’s vendor presence and assistance during clinical cases/procedures as requested by physicians.

Manage stock conversions and arrange clinical staff education, training, and in-servicing during implementation.

Key communication liaison between supply base, physicians, clinical staff, and hospital management, up to and including senior leadership.

Review and enter all new item EMR’s, product charge codes, and assist hospital billing as needed to assure accuracy of patient accounts.

Responsible for the inventory management of all diagnostic and special-order equipment including consigned inventory.

Collaborates with OR and/or CV clinical personnel, as well as Boarding & Scheduling to prevent equipment/instrument conflicts or unavailability during procedural cases; and collaborates with Central Processing post-procedure to insure proper equipment cleaning and storage.

Process purchase orders and identify new opportunities including items or instruments, educational or training needs, and related budgetary impacts.

Performs other duties as assigned. These may include but are not limited to: maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, protocols and procedures, pursuing self-directed learning and continuing education opportunities, and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.

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Senior Purchasing Buyer - Surgery Services * Days - 40 hrs​/wk

Senior Purchasing Buyer - Surgery Services * Days - 40 hrs/wk