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FEED

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Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Buyer procures supplies/services and ongoing monitoring of Procurement’s transactional operations including the leading of work groups to drive continuous improvement and respond to audits.

<h3>St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.</h3>     The Buyer procures supplies/services and ongoing monitoring of Procurement’s transactional operations including the leading of work groups to drive continuous improvement and respond to audits.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Responsible for procuring goods, equipment, and services for the Network</li><li>Reviews requisitions for accuracy before completing ordering process with suppliers</li><li>Works with Accounts Payable and Suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies</li><li>Research and resolves receiving issues and completes return processes</li><li>Identifies repetitive problems and communicates with Sr. Buyer for review and process improvement opportunities</li><li>Coordinates with Master Data Management team on Item Master changes and maintenance</li><li>Serves as a liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers, building and maintaining strong customer and vendor relationships</li><li>Coordinates and collaborates with various departments for product review and Network initiatives</li></ul>PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:Requires walking for up to 8 hours per day, 4 hours at a time; standing for up to 8 hours per day, 4 hours at a time; sitting for up to 8 hours per day, 4 hours at a time. Frequent fingering, handling and twisting and turning. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull and hold approximately 30 pounds.  Occasional reaching above shoulder level, bending, crouching, climbing stairs and ladders up to 30 feet and climbing stairs.  Hearing as it relates to normal conversation.  Seeing as it relates to normal vision, perceiving objects, scenery and print.EDUCATION:Bachelor’s degree preferred in business management, supply chain management, or related field.TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:2 years of experience in procurement/purchasing department. Healthcare industry preferred. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!<h2></h2><h2><a href="http://www.slhn.org/EOE" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">St. Luke's University Health Network is an</a><a href="http://www.slhn.org/EOE" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Equal Opportunity Employer.</a></h2>

St. Luke's Health Network, Inc.

Buyer

Accounts Payable

Continuous Improvement

Customer Relations

Develop and Maintain Customers

Healthcare

Healthcare Providers

Identify Issues

Master Data Management (MDM)

Nursing

Problem Solving Skills

Process Improvement

Product Reviews

Purchasing/Procurement

Returns Processing

Supply Chain Management

Team Lead/Manager

Vendor/Supplier Relations

PART_TIME

Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Crayola LLC via e-mail, the Internet, or directly to hiring managers at Crayola LLC in any form without valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Crayola LLC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Crayola LLC as a result of the referral or through other means. Investigates, identifies and implements alternative sourcing options for products and services that may improve quality while reducing overall cost; provide alternate source vendors where required to meet surge demands; work with end users to resolve critical sourcing issues.

Sr. Buyer, Easton, PAGENERAL SUMMARY:Develops, negotiates, and leads sourcing strategies that drive measurable improvements in the area of consumer satisfaction, compliance/supplier diversity and cost benefits in the procurement of direct and indirect goods and services.  Identify opportunities and innovation by leveraging suppliers’ ideas and product capabilities for global product management assessment.PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Determines the sourcing, selection, and procurement of products and services that are within the incumbent’s procurement responsibilities.</li><li>Negotiates financial contractual agreements for those products and services that are within the assigned procurement category. Develops commercial terms and conditions, contracts and agreements for the purchase of goods and services while coordinating with legal counsel assigned.</li><li>Investigates, identifies and implements alternative sourcing options for products and services that may improve quality while reducing overall cost; provide alternate source vendors where required to meet surge demands; work with end users to resolve critical sourcing issues.</li><li>Leads and negotiates with suppliers and team the timelines, samples, regulatory, safety, quality and specifications for effective product launch.</li><li>Develops and maintains supplier relationships to ensure performance expectations and service level requirements while ensuring continuous improvement and the encouragement of innovative ideas.</li><li>Evaluates suppliers performance by tracking how well they work with departments based on response to: on-time shipment, quality and safety programs, product technology development programs and cost, and recommends a corrective action plan if necessary.</li><li>Analyzes economic market trends and changes in business practices that would affect product quality, pricing and product availability, and recommends alternative solutions.</li><li>Collaborates with business partners on new product introductions and line extensions by managing standard cost, gross profit, quality and safety requirements along with on-time delivery.
<ul></ul></li><li>Establishes standard costs; analyzes and problem solves purchase price variances against financial corporate standards to deliver exceptional business and financial results.</li><li>Partners with Hallmark Global Procurement to maximize the cost and supplier relationship opportunities associated with common supply needs.</li><li>Maintains and ensures compliance of purchasing policies and practices to control procurement function.</li><li>Participates and adheres to Hallmark’s Supplier Diversity Program.</li><li>Commercial contract management review with in depth business knowledge; and liaison between Legal, Information Security and Business Unit.</li><li>Customer driven sustainability surveys and goals. Collect and provide sustainability data/report to key customers</li><li>Supports natural gas & electricity hedging reviews and authorizations.</li><li>Overall responsibility for Crayola indirect spend.</li><li>Member Hallmark Sustainability Strategy Team, and leading Crayola sustainable projects</li></ul>JOB SPECIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Minimum six years’ experience in a Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, or Supply Chain role or bachelor’s degree in business management (Logistics/Supply Chain/Sourcing)/ Engineering/Project Management with minimum four years' experience in a Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, or Supply Chain role</li><li>Strong analytical skills and project management skills and superb negotiation skills to interface with suppliers and internal management.</li><li>Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.  Bilingual in Spanish/Chinese/Vietnamese preferred.</li><li>Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Experience in Low-Cost Global sourcing and procurement is preferred</li><li>Knowledge of Engineering is beneficial</li><li>Knowledge of ERP systems preferred.</li><li>Demonstrated PC skills, Microsoft Office.</li><li>ISM certification a plus.</li><li>10 – 15% travel</li></ul>PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.DISCLAIMER:  The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.WHY CRAYOLA?<ul><li>Kid Inspired Culture</li><li>Free Admission to Crayola Experience for Employees</li><li>Community Volunteerism Opportunities</li><li>Annual Bonus Potential for all Full-Time Employees</li><li>Company Matched 401k & Employee Value Sharing Plan</li><li>Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits for Eligible Employees</li><li>Education Assistance Program</li><li>Wellness Programs</li><li>Employee Resource Groups</li><li>Generous Product Discounts Onsite & Online</li><li>Company Sponsored Employee Events</li><li>Discounts on a wide variety of products and services – automotive, electronics, fitness, travel and entertainment</li></ul>Green is our favorite color! Crayola cares about the environment and responsibly makes the products you love. Learn more about Crayola’s creative solutions for greener tomorrows: <a href="https://www.crayola.com/about-us/sustainability" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.crayola.com/about-us/sustainability</a>Crayola is committed to providing competitive market compensation.  Our pay ranges are established using reliable market data and consider factors such as job responsibilities, industry benchmarks, and geographic location.Individual starting pay is determined by a candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications.  This role is eligible to participate in an annual incentive plan as per plan guidelines.  For a full list of Crayola benefits, please visit <a href="https://www.crayola.com/company/employee-benefits" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.crayola.com/company/employee-benefits</a>.No phone calls please. Search Firm Representatives - Please Read Carefully: Crayola LLC is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Crayola LLC via e-mail, the Internet, or directly to hiring managers at Crayola LLC in any form without valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Crayola LLC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Crayola LLC as a result of the referral or through other means. Search firms are essential to the recruitment and staffing efforts at Crayola LLC, and we value the partnerships we have built with our vendors. For this reason, Crayola LLC has established and regularly maintains a preferred vendor list. Please note that even preferred vendors need to have a written search agreement signed by Human Resources at Crayola LLC in place for the specific position in order for a fee to be paid for any candidate referrals.

Crayola LLC

Sr. Buyer

Analysis Skills

Automotive Repair and Maintenance

Benchmarking

Business Practices

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Contract Management

Contract Negotiation

Contract Review

Corrective Action

Cost Control

Cross-Functional

Customer Satisfaction

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

Economic Analysis

Electricity

Electronics

Fitness

Human Resources

Incentive Programs

Information/Data Security (InfoSec)

Interpersonal Skills

Legal

Legal Support Skills

Logistics

Maintain Compliance

Market Surveys

Market Trend Analysis

Microsoft Office

Multilingual

Natural Gas

Negotiation Skills

Performance Analysis

Physical Demands

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Product Development

Product Management

Product Pricing

Product/Service Launch

Project/Program Management

Quality Management

Regulations

Resume Search

Safety Training

Safety/Work Safety

Sourcing Strategy

Spanish Language

Supply Chain

Sustainability

Time Management

Vendor/Supplier Diversity

Vendor/Supplier Evaluation

Vendor/Supplier Selection

Vendor/Supplier Sourcing

Vietnamese Language

Volunteer Experience

Willing to Travel

Writing Skills

Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Buyer procures supplies/services and ongoing monitoring of Procurement's transactional operations including the leading of work groups to drive continuous improvement and respond to audits.

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.The Buyer procures supplies/services and ongoing monitoring of Procurement's transactional operations including the leading of work groups to drive continuous improvement and respond to audits.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Responsible for procuring goods, equipment, and services for the Network</li><li>Reviews requisitions for accuracy before completing ordering process with suppliers</li><li>Works with Accounts Payable and Suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies</li><li>Research and resolves receiving issues and completes return processes</li><li>Identifies repetitive problems and communicates with Sr. Buyer for review and process improvement opportunities</li><li>Coordinates with Master Data Management team on Item Master changes and maintenance</li><li>Serves as a liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers, building and maintaining strong customer and vendor relationships</li><li>Coordinates and collaborates with various departments for product review and Network initiatives</li></ul>PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:Requires walking for up to 8 hours per day, 4 hours at a time; standing for up to 8 hours per day, 4 hours at a time; sitting for up to 8 hours per day, 4 hours at a time. Frequent fingering, handling and twisting and turning. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull and hold approximately 30 pounds. Occasional reaching above shoulder level, bending, crouching, climbing stairs and ladders up to 30 feet and climbing stairs. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to normal vision, perceiving objects, scenery and print.EDUCATION:Bachelor's degree preferred in business management, supply chain management, or related field.TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:2 years of experience in procurement/purchasing department. Healthcare industry preferred.Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

St. Luke's University Health Network is a regional network of hospitals, physicians and other related organizations providing care primarily in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery and Berks counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County in New Jersey. The Network provides services at more than 150 sites. St. Luke's University Health Network is comprised of six hospital sites. The Network includes:<ul> <li> More than 80 owned physician-practice sites </li><li>300 employed primary care/specialist physicians </li><li>Various outpatient testing and service facilities</li><li>Home health </li><li>Hospice services (inpatient and outpatient)</li><li>Largest ambulance provider in Bucks County and second largest in Lehigh County</li><li>Other related organizations</li><li>57,500+ annual admissions</li><li>195,000 annual emergency room visits</li><li>1,325 physicians on the Medical Staff (96 percent board-certified)</li><li>8,600+ employees</li><li>More than 1,350 volunteers </li></ul> Areas of exceptional medical expertise include:<ul> <li>Level 1 Adult Trauma Center: fully accredited by Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation; 2,400+ annual trauma cases; St. Luke's 1.75 percent mortality rate represents top decile performance, significantly better than peer group as measured by National Trauma Data Bank of the American College of Surgeons; aeromedical transport services</li><li>Oncology: first and only cancer program in Pennsylvania to receive American College of Surgeons' highest quality recognition for three consecutive years; only Pennsylvania program to receive award in 2010; region's only fellowship-trained surgical oncologists; advanced programs for melanoma (internationally recognized melanoma investigator), lung, breast, prostate, gynecologic and gastrointestinal cancers and tumors of the brain and spine</li><li>Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery: multiple-year recipient of highest rating for cardiac bypass surgery, represents top decile performance achieved by only 10 percent of U.S. hospitals (Society for Thoracic Surgery); region's first Joint Commission certified Heart Failure Program; comprehensive surgical services excluding heart transplants </li><li>Neuroscience: accredited Stroke Center; additional Centers of Excellence include: Balance Center, Headache Center, Memory Disorders Center, Multiple Sclerosis Center, Sleep Disorders Center</li><li>Orthopaedics: advanced expertise in total joint replacement and reconstruction, computer-assisted minimally invasive surgery, primary and reconstructive surgery of the spine, sports injuries, diseases and conditions of the hand and elbow, traumatic injuries </li><li>Women's/Children's Health: high-risk pregnancy; the region’s busiest obstetrical service; two neonatal intensive care units; pediatric specialty care provided by St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.</li><li>Robotic/Minimally Invasive Surgery: one of the nation's most experienced robotic surgical teams</li><li>Radiology: designated international General Electric Healthcare Show Site for imaging technology; designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by American College of Radiology</li><li>Bariatric Surgery: designated Center of Excellence by American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Surgical Review Corporation</li> </ul> St. Luke's offers an exceptional benefit plan for employees. Our values are reflected in all we do for patients, each other and the community: Pride - We take pride in our accomplishments and in our organization. Caring - We show consideration for others and their feelings. We treat others as we want to be treated. Respect - We recognize the value, diversity and importance of each other, those we serve and the organization. Accountability - We are responsible to make decisions and solve problems in a timely and effective manner. Flexibility - We adapt to the changing needs and expectations of those we serve. Teamwork - We work together to improve quality. The mission of St. Luke's University Health Network is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

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