Buyer Analyst FNS-Food Services-FT

HH Health System•Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

The Buyer Analyst evaluates pricing for food supplies, equipment, and related costs. The role compares vendor prices available in the marketplace with prices currently paid for the same or similar items, determines the impact of potential savings, and recommends standardization or product changes. The Buyer Analyst maintains appropriate documentation and audit trails and ensures prudent and ethical pricing practices. The position also assists and guides the Buyer in ensuring appropriate stock levels and the availability of the highest-quality items. The position requires purchasing experience and preferably experience in a high-volume food service environment, ideally in healthcare. The successful candidate communicates effectively, provides strong customer service, organizes work well, and solves problems independently. They must follow applicable federal, state, and regulatory standards, including JCAHO standards for sanitation, food preparation, and handling; demonstrate strong negotiation skills; and manage a heavy workload and changing urgent or emergency requirements. Huntsville Hospital describes itself as a locally governed, nonprofit health system serving its communities. Its three Madison County hospitals have 971 licensed beds. Eligible employees have access to continuing education, tuition assistance, childcare, wellness resources, an on-site employee pharmacy and health clinic, and other benefits. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and a partner in the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Purchasing experience required.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to solve problems independently.
Knowledge of and ability to follow federal, state, and regulatory standards and JCAHO standards for sanitation, food preparation, and handling.
High proficiency in negotiation skills.
Ability to manage a heavy workload and changing urgent and emergency requirements.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent purchasing experience in lieu of education.
Food service work-environment experience, preferably in a high-volume healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Evaluate prices for food supplies, equipment, and related costs.
Compare vendor marketplace prices with prices currently paid for the same or similar items.
Determine potential savings impact and recommend standardization and product changes.
Maintain proper documentation and audit trails.
Ensure prudent and ethical pricing practices are followed.
Assist and guide the Buyer to ensure appropriate stock levels and high-quality items are available.
Follow standards of federal, state, and regulatory agencies and JCAHO for sanitation, food preparation, and handling.
Manage a heavy workload and changes to meet urgent and emergency requirements.