Buyer I

PHS Bio-Medical Services•Ontario, CA

10d•$24 - $30

About The Position

The Bio-Med Buyer purchases a variety of equipment, supplies, and services using computerized systems. The role requires an understanding of inventory control to minimize stock and non-stock orders, proficiency in Excel, and communication with vendors about requirements, discrepancies, pricing, substitutes, and backorders. The Buyer prioritizes duties for productivity and processes and organizes purchase orders, invoices, and receiving documents for Accounts Payable. The Buyer meets with user departments to discuss purchase requirements, develops and maintains sources of supply, selects suppliers, negotiates prices and delivery dates, approves purchase requisitions and orders, and follows up on purchases to address delivery dates, discrepancies, and backorders. The position prepares tender documents for supplies, services, and equipment using Microsoft Office; contributes to policy and procedure development; arranges disposal of obsolete equipment; and maintains purchasing files and records, including current catalogues and price lists.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of the acquisition of equipment and supplies, and related policies and procedures.
Strong planning and organization, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
Analytical, mathematical, decision-making, and negotiating skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong computer skills, including MS Office.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Buyer.
Bachelor's Degree.

Responsibilities

Purchase equipment, supplies, and services using computerized systems.
Apply inventory-control practices to minimize stock and non-stock orders.
Communicate with vendors about requirements, discrepancies, pricing, substitutes, and backorders.
Prioritize duties to support optimum productivity.
Process and organize purchase orders, invoices, and receiving documents for Accounts Payable.
Meet with user departments regarding purchase requirements.
Develop and maintain sources of supply and select suppliers.
Negotiate prices and delivery dates.
Approve purchase requisitions and orders.
Follow up on purchases regarding delivery dates, discrepancies, and backorders.
Prepare tender documents for supplies, services, and equipment using Microsoft Office.
Provide input into the development of policies and procedures.
Arrange for disposal of obsolete equipment.
Maintain purchasing files and records, including up-to-date catalogues and price lists.