Buyer II

Nuvance Health•Danbury, CT

49d•$26 - $50

About The Position

Purchases products and services for the Hospital at the best possible price, at the appropriate quality level, and delivered when required. Initiates the proper action required to ensure service excellence to all customers and acts as a resource for all Hospital departments. Performs all functions of a Buyer 1.

Requirements

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
buyer experience
strong customer service orientation
Proficiency in excel and the ability to do basic analytics.

Nice To Haves

Buyer experience in a healthcare or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Purchases products and services required to facilitate the operation of the Hospital.
Negotiates agreements and contracts that reduce costs and improves the general operation of the Hospital.
Uses all available resources to obtain the highest quality at the lowest cost and secures pricing agreements for all items purchased.
Creates purchase orders using the electronic purchasing system. Utilizes reports and electronic capabilities to increase efficiency in the procurement process.
Acts as a resource and liaison with all customers and vendors.
May participate in the Clinical Quality Value Analysis program as nliaison betwenn supply chain and clinical staff together with the CQVA Manager.
Researches and resolves problems relating to back orders, pricing discrepancies, hospital procures, and billing discrepancies.
Demonstrates initiative with customer departments and takes a proactive stance in obtaining results.
Maintains and improve knowledge of the purchasing function.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Performs other duties as assigned.