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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>HOURS:Full Time, 40 hours/ week.Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMHome base of St. Luke's Center, Allentown, PA. Hybrid remote available (2 days on site, 3 remote) for local (PA, NJ) candidates, after training and at the manager's discretion.     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

OTHER

Coordinate and negotiate with suppliers, accounts payable, and internal stakeholders in resolving issues associated with specific purchases or projects, expediting orders, price discrepancies, warranty claims, and the return or cancellation of purchase orders. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation.

Company Summary Statement :
As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.

Overview:
The purpose of this job is to facilitate the strategic procurement of materials and services in support of business lines throughout all PPL operating companies. This position will also support efforts to optimize process efficiencies and consistency in the consolidation of procurement functions. In addition, this position may administer contracts, drive continuous improvement initiatives with internal stakeholders, and help manage SOX compliance programs. This position supports a range of supply chain processes and systems designed to control costs and optimize operations for business lines throughout our service territories in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. This position works independently with minimal supervision.  This position will report in office on a hybrid schedule and will be based out of PPL's corporate office located in Allentown, PA.

Responsibilities:
The Buyer position may be hired at the Associate, Intermediate, or Senior level.  The position responsibilities listed below reflect those of the Associate level.  Additional/varying responsibilities maybe included for other levels of the Buyer role.<ul><li>Review client procurement requests for completeness and process into purchase orders.</li><li>Coordinate with the planning function on re-orders of stock and non-stock materials and perform replenishment procurement of stock material based on system generated replenishment reports.</li><li>Recommend replenishment action based on usage, order quantities, and min/max levels; perform replenishment procurement of stock material based on system generated replenishment reports and oversee min/max levels as agreed.</li><li>Solicit bids through formal request for quotations or request for proposal competitive processes, including evaluation and analysis of bids, and preparation of formal written recommendations, for procurement of critical materials and services.</li><li>Coordinate and negotiate with suppliers, accounts payable, and internal stakeholders in resolving issues associated with specific purchases or projects, expediting orders, price discrepancies, warranty claims, and the return or cancellation of purchase orders.</li><li>Coordinate the logistics (receiving, handling, inspecting, delivery etc.) of capital/project/non-stock material in conjunction with the project manager/engineer, etc., delivered either to the site warehouse or job site.</li><li>Coordinate with the accounts payable team in resolving issues associated with invoice and payment processing as they occur. Identify and resolve invoice holds and bottlenecks to ensure that work management schedules are not impacted. This includes direct interaction with internal business proponents across the company.</li><li>Update pricing on blanket purchase orders as required.</li><li>Review material forecasts with Business Project Planners to ensure that all required materials have been ordered and are scheduled to be delivered when required. Expedite orders as needed.</li><li>Identify new sources of supply and establish/maintain professional relationships with suppliers/partners, based on the highest ethical business practices as set forth in the Standards of Conduct and Integrity and PPL's Supply Chain Policies.</li><li>Ensure procurements follow all applicable company policies and adhere to SOX requirements.</li><li>Provide work management support for material, service and other requirements as requested by internal business proponents.</li><li>May be assigned an emergency and storm restoration role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or gas or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule.</li><li>Participates in Supplier Relationship Management activities and facilitates timely and relevant information between external suppliers and internal business proponents and leaders.</li><li>All other duties and projects as assigned.</li></ul>

Qualifications:
The Buyer position may be hired at the Associate, Intermediate, or Senior level.  Level offered will be determined by the successful candidate's background, education & experience. Required Experience: Associate Level: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis, is required. Intermediate Level: EducationBachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience on a year-for-year basis, is required. ExperienceA minimum of two years’ supply chain experience, including experience with ERP, procurement, or work management systems, or equivalent relevant experience in the electric utility industry on a year-for-year basis is required. Senior Level: EducationBachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis, is required. ExperienceA minimum of five years’ supply chain experience, including experience with ERP, procurement, or work management systems, or equivalent relevant experience in the electric utility industry on a year-for-year basis is required. Preferred Qualifications:<ol><li>Experience with procurement and inventory preferred, as well as good working knowledge of Financial and Material systems, MS PowerBI, MS Excel, and other company systems.</li><li>Analytical and detail oriented; comfortable with various levels of ambiguity; basic financial analysis skills; good communication (written, oral and listening), time management, and people skills. </li><li>Lean and/or Six Sigma certification or equivalent program.</li><li>Experience using ERP, procurement, or work management systems.</li></ol>

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