Associate Purchasing Buyer

Renown Health•Reno, NV

About The Position

The Associate Purchasing Buyer provides internal procurement customer service to Renown Health and serves as a liaison between external vendors and Renown Health staff. The role supports routine purchasing interactions, including order confirmations, order-status inquiries, and basic questions about Supply Chain systems and processes. The incumbent also works with the Purchase Buyer and Senior Buyer on more complex purchasing matters to develop a well-rounded understanding of purchasing. The position maintains Renown ERP data, including current information, request changes, and vendor results. It facilitates information exchange among Renown Health staff, Supply Chain team members, and external vendors, enters information into applicable systems of record, and provides procurement details to department stakeholders in a timely manner so they can make operational decisions. The position is not responsible for patient care.

Requirements

Working-level knowledge of English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
One to two years of experience in Supply Chain Operations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Ability to use a computer to complete online learning requirements, access online forms and policies, and complete online benefits enrollment.
Knowledge of the Uniform Commercial Code.
Knowledge of Contract Law.
Knowledge of financial and accounting concepts and terminology.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to use a calculator, computer keyboard, and other office equipment.
High initiative, effort, and commitment to completing assignments efficiently.
Strong attention to detail.
Well-developed problem-solving and time-management skills.
Flexibility and adaptability to shifting priorities, including cross-training in multiple Purchasing Team functions.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines in an uncertain environment.
Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Experience in a healthcare setting.
Knowledge of medical products.
Project planning experience.

Responsibilities

Provide general internal customer service to Renown Health for procurement needs and act as a liaison between external vendors and Renown Health staff.
Support routine purchasing interactions, including order confirmations, order-status inquiries, and basic questions about Supply Chain systems and processes.
Work with the Purchase Buyer and Senior Buyer on more complex purchasing issues as needed.
Maintain Renown ERP data with current information, request changes, and results from external vendors.
Facilitate information exchange among Renown Health staff, Supply Chain team members, and external vendors.
Enter data into applicable systems of record to maintain accurate procurement information.
Respond promptly to department stakeholders with procurement information they need for operational decisions.
Work with cross-functional teams and departments to achieve organizational goals.
Create, change, and maintain requisition and purchase order data in systems of record.
Process incoming changes according to standard operating procedures, with appropriate quality and timeliness.
Communicate with departments as needed to confirm complete and accurate order details.
Evaluate requests with requestors to understand their intended outcomes.
Execute Supply Chain requests to support daily tasks.
Support special projects assigned by the Purchasing manager or leader.
Engage actively and make recommendations to management that support team execution, learning, or improvement.
Know Renown Health Purchasing Practice standards and communicate them to user departments, including standards related to equipment, products, and contracts.