Buyer I

Prime Healthcare•Ontario, CA

About The Position

The Bio-Med Buyer purchases a variety of equipment, supplies, and services using computerized systems. The role uses inventory-control knowledge to minimize stock and non-stock orders and requires proficiency in Excel. The Buyer communicates with vendors about requirements, discrepancies, pricing, substitutes, and backorders, and prioritizes duties to support productivity. The position also processes and organizes purchase orders, invoices, and receiving documents for Accounts Payable. The Buyer meets with user departments to discuss purchasing requirements, develops and maintains sources of supply, selects suppliers, negotiates prices and delivery dates, approves purchase requisitions and orders, and follows up on purchases, deliveries, discrepancies, and backorders. The role 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 required.
Knowledge of the acquisition of equipment and supplies and of 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 preferred.
Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Purchase equipment, supplies, and services using computerized systems.
Use inventory-control practices to minimize stock and non-stock orders.
Communicate with vendors regarding requirements, discrepancies, pricing, substitutes, and backorders.
Process and organize purchase orders, invoices, and receiving documents for Accounts Payable.
Meet with user departments regarding purchasing requirements.
Develop and maintain sources of supply and select suppliers.
Negotiate prices and delivery dates.
Approve purchase requisitions and orders.
Follow up on purchases, including 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 the disposal of obsolete equipment.
Maintain purchasing-related files and records, including up-to-date catalogues and price lists.