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Senior Buyer Purchasing

Catholic Health System

Buffalo, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Bid Analysis, Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Communication Skills, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Customer Support/Service, Healthcare, Market Analysis, Materials Management, Materials Management Software, Microsoft Office, Negotiation Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Management, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
POSTED
4 days ago

Facility: Administrative Regional Training Cntr

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Days

Hours:

8a-4p

Summary:
The Senior Buyer is responsible for negotiating contracts, obtaining consensus with supply users for standardization; analyzing proposals; project management; market analysis for Physician Enterprise. This position supports the medical practices with sourcing quality supplies and equipment at the best price and quality appropriate to the setting of services provided.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION
  • Associates degree required, Purchasing/Materials Management field required
  • Bachelors Degree in Business or Purchasing/Materials Management field strongly preferred
  • Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) certification preferred

EXPERIENCE
  • Minimum of three (3)- five (5) years Purchasing /Materials Management experience required, preferably within a healthcare system

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES
  • Excellent Negotiation skills
  • Solid work experience with Materials Management Software System
  • Demonstrated work experience in cost saving achievement initiatives
  • Strong Public speaking and presentation skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong Microsoft Office software application skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong problem solving capability
  • Strong project management and customer service skills

WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Sitting extensively in meetings; sitting behind computer
  • Attendance at inter-departmental and site meetings
  • Travel may be required among Catholic Health organizations and Physician Enterprise sites

About the Company

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Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity.  Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
http://www.chsbuffalo.org

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