Buyer I, II or III
About The Position
The Buyer obtains quality supplies at the lowest possible price for major commodities and services of the company. Secures quotes from qualified vendors. Analyzes bid results for quality and cost-effective considerations. The Buyer also assist in negotiating terms with vendors for most favorable terms, keeping compliance with appropriate bidding procedures. About ARUP: ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah. ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive. We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.
Responsibilities
- Executes on and issues new PO’s to suppliers, e-buy requests and other procurement requests.
- Assists in the careful selection of vendors.
- Monitors 95% fill rate shipped the best way.
- Assists in evaluating vendor past performance.
- Monitors information flow: Between purchasing and lab sections Between purchasing and storeroom Between purchasing and vendors
- Creates and provides accurate reports to management (i.e. back order, past due and on-time delivery reports).
- Reviews monthly reports for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Purchases items at the most favorable price, consistent with quality, quantity, and specification requirements.
- Collects and maintains a file of suppliers for bid selections.
- Expedites purchase orders in order to maintain material flow and provide customer requests.
- Negotiates and facilitates the return of rejected and obsolete material.
- Maintains appropriate purchasing files as required.
- Coordinates all purchases with the internal customer with consistent, clear communication.
- Assists purchasing supervisor as needed/requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
