Buyer II

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

24d

About The Position

Provides for all procurement needs, including competitive bidding, negotiation, order placement, and follow-up. Ensures the most efficient and accurate procurement cycle is being utilized.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
• Minimum of 4 years-Relevant experience (Required)
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Customer Service
• E-Procurement
• Multitasking
• Organizing

Responsibilities

• Processes all purchase orders including final authorization review of purchase orders and requisitions, order placement, and verification of prices and delivery.
• Works in conjunction with sourcing specialist and end users to meet all procurement needs.
• Actively manages buyer messages generated by the purchasing information system on a daily basis. Checks and pursues resolution daily as defined.
• Reviews and submits documentation for item additions and changes to the SCIS system to ensure appropriate item information.
• Reviews and has final approval of all purchase requisitions for expense related requests.
• Works closely with accounts payable, receiving, and finance to expedite invoice payment and decision making to resolve any discrepancies.
• Remains knowledgeable and current in market conditions and trends affecting healthcare purchasing. Utilizes continuing education opportunities to improve purchasing techniques.
• Maintains advanced knowledge of the Lawson on-line purchasing system. Ability to independently input requisitions and purchase orders and run reports and inquiries necessary to perform job functions
• Manages day-to-day supplier interactions including ordering and delivery of supplies and services.
• Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damaged claims, rejections, losses, returns, over shipments, cancellations, and invoice payment issues.
• Participates in the monitoring of vendor and supplier performance.
• Follows-up with suppliers to expedite delivery of outstanding orders.
• Monitors back orders and recalls and coordinates obtaining replacement products in conjunction with sourcing specialist and inventory control specialists.
• Investigates complaints; secures adjustments, resolves other moderately complex purchasing related problems.
• Reviews and completes the clean-up of aging RNI, INR, and outstanding returns. Makes corrections to the Information System with regard to computerized RNI and INR issues.
• Prepares documentation for competitive bids for expense items and selected capital equipment.
• Supports daily activities related to inventory. Maintains working knowledge of the multiple inventory control systems used within Geisinger.
• Provides education and assistance to end users in the use of the web requisition process.
• Makes recommendations in the establishment and implementation of policies and procedures. Submits management reports as necessary.
• Conducts analysis and creates reports supporting the CUE and other request processes (e.g. capital and 340B program). Recommends improved methods and procedures.
• Participates in task groups and implementation teams involved with Information Systems activities which affect the Supply Chain Department.
• Provides backup support to other purchasing areas as needed. Supports and promotes department and Geisinger directives for teams and service excellence initiatives.
• Participates in the management of procurement contracts.
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

• We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
• Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
• We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees