Buyer

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma required.
• Associatedegree highly preferred.

Experience:

• Two years of general clerical experience required.
• Previous purchasing experience preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review and submit documentation for new item additions and changes to MMIS (Material Management Information System) to ensure appropriate item information is accurate and per GPO or Local contracts.
• Reviews all approved department requisitions for expense related requests and issues appropriate PO accordingly.
• Work closely with accounts payable, receiving, and finance to expedite invoice payment and decision making to resolve any discrepancies.
• Remains knowledgeable and current in market conditions and trends affecting healthcare purchasing.
• Utilizes continuing education opportunities to improve purchasing techniques.
• Independently input requisitions and purchase orders and run reports and inquiries necessary to perform job functions.
• Assist in the day-to-day supplier interactions including ordering, confirming, and delivery of supplies and services.
• Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damaged claims, rejections, losses, returns, over shipments, cancellations, and invoice payment issues.
• Participates in the monitoring of vendor/supplier performance. Follow-up with suppliers to expedite delivery of outstanding orders.
• Monitors back orders and recalls and coordinates obtaining replacement products in conjunction with Warehouse Supervisor and/or Inventory coordinator.
• Investigate complaints; secures adjustments, resolve other moderately complex purchasing related problems. Reviews and completes the clean-up of aging RNI, INR, and outstanding returns.
• Makes corrections to the MMIS and prepares documentation for competitive bids for expense items and selected capital equipment.
• Supports daily activities related to inventory and non-inventory related requests.
• Maintains working knowledge of the multiple inventory control systems and provides education and assistance to end users in the use of the electronic requisition process.
• Analyze processes and will make recommendations in the establishment and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Provide exemplary customer service in all interactions.
• Effectively utilize strong organizational skills.
• Consistently display effective verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Explorer.
• Regularly exercise independent judgement.
• Completes other duties as assigned by department leadership.