Buyer Episcopal Health Services Inc
Buyergarden city, NY30+ days ago
Arranges with vendors for replacement of defective itemsCoordinates and directs the requisitioning, purchasing, receipt, and delivery of supplies and products of non-stock itemsProvides alternates/substitutes for supplies currently unavailableArranges for rental of medical and other equipmentObtains all appropriate approvals, (engineering, biomedical engineering, department heads, administration) prior to placing ordersReviews advertising literature, trade magazines, and other publications to keep abreast of market conditions, cost prices and new productsAssists Accounts Payable in assuring accurate purchase order/invoicesRequirements:High School diploma or Equivalency required, Bachelors Degree preferredPrior experience as a Materials Buyer in a Medical/Hospital setting preferredMust have the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at various stages of development. Responsibilities:Reviews requests for medical equipment, furnishings, supplies, building materials, and other items to assure the requisitions meet with purchasing policiesProvides assistance to Department Heads, Director's of Service, and Hospital Administration in preparing capital budget and selection of productsPurchases storeroom items, pharmaceuticals and other items as called forConsults with Department Heads to determine the quality, effectiveness, and durability of products purchasedCoordinates interviews with vendors and reviews catalogues and other source material to obtain information on items to be purchase.