Buyer (Materials Management) - FT/80

Springfield Hospital, Inc•Springfield, VT

7d•$27 - $30

About The Position

The Buyer will be responsible for: Communicating, monitoring and ensuring compliance with hospital standards and procedures for the purchase of materials and services. Placing storeroom stock replenishment orders for Springfield Hospital. Initiating the purchase of goods and services, tracking and following up on orders through delivery. Selecting purchase methodology, composing purchase orders, verifying availability of product or service and establishing delivery dates. Monitoring and expediting open orders and resolving invoice discrepancies. Maintaining communication with requisitioning departments regarding status of orders. Following up on orders to ensure receipt of ordered items, services or equipment. Assisting all departments by researching product information and purchasing options, contacting vendors, obtaining price quotes, and negotiating costs with vendors. Coordinating with vendors regarding product recalls, returns, shortages and outdates. Maintaining the Item Master by updating prices or information pertaining to an item. Assisting with the quarterly and year end inventories. Establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with vendors and hospital customers. Assisting Accounting department by providing all information needed to send adequate payment to vendor for orders that have been placed. Assisting where needed in the Materials Management department when the department is limited on staff.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain Management (preferred); relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of two (2) years’ previous experience in purchasing medical supplies and services (preferred)
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent analytical skills to resolve complex problems requiring the use of mathematical, or technical principles and in-depth, experienced-based cross-functional knowledge.
Strong communication skills to effectively deal with conflicting views or issues and mediate fair solutions.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) or other similar computer applications.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain Management (preferred)
Minimum of two (2) years’ previous experience in purchasing medical supplies and services (preferred)

Responsibilities

Communicating, monitoring and ensuring compliance with hospital standards and procedures for the purchase of materials and services.
Placing storeroom stock replenishment orders for Springfield Hospital.
Initiating the purchase of goods and services, tracking and following up on orders through delivery.
Selecting purchase methodology, composing purchase orders, verifying availability of product or service and establishing delivery dates.
Monitoring and expediting open orders and resolving invoice discrepancies.
Maintaining communication with requisitioning departments regarding status of orders.
Following up on orders to ensure receipt of ordered items, services or equipment.
Assisting all departments by researching product information and purchasing options, contacting vendors, obtaining price quotes, and negotiating costs with vendors.
Coordinating with vendors regarding product recalls, returns, shortages and outdates.
Maintaining the Item Master by updating prices or information pertaining to an item.
Assisting with the quarterly and year end inventories.
Establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with vendors and hospital customers.
Assisting Accounting department by providing all information needed to send adequate payment to vendor for orders that have been placed.
Assisting where needed in the Materials Management department when the department is limited on staff.