Buyer/Purchasing Agent - ROC - FT

UHS•Edinburg, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Manages the purchasing function for a pre-determined functional area or division. Accepts and scrutinizes vendor agreements, GPO (contracted) pricing, bids or proposals. Selects sources based upon analysis. Completes various standard and difficult purchasing responsibilities which require broad or specific skills and training. Requires proactive communication with customers and vendors via telephone, e-mail, or materials management software program; manages database records; drafting status reports on customer service issues; and confers with managers and vendors. Requires ability to understand materials requirements and choose from several options. Arranges delivery schedules. Prepares purchase requisitions, transportation and delivery documents, and related letters or memos. Completes reports of purchasing activities and costs. Verifies order delivery and handles returned goods. Organizes activities with materials, distribution, or warehouse personnel.

Requirements

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business pricing/coding documents.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, percentages, shipping costs, and volume.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
A minimum of 2 years progressive experience in purchasing, healthcare preferred.
Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Nice To Haves

Advanced computer skills, with the ability to train others in system usage is preferred.
Some college preferred.
Associate degree or Materials Management Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages the purchasing function for a pre-determined functional area or division.
Accepts and scrutinizes vendor agreements, GPO (contracted) pricing, bids or proposals.
Selects sources based upon analysis.
Completes various standard and difficult purchasing responsibilities which require broad or specific skills and training.
Requires proactive communication with customers and vendors via telephone, e-mail, or materials management software program.
Manages database records.
Drafts status reports on customer service issues.
Confers with managers and vendors.
Understands materials requirements and chooses from several options.
Arranges delivery schedules.
Prepares purchase requisitions, transportation and delivery documents, and related letters or memos.
Completes reports of purchasing activities and costs.
Verifies order delivery and handles returned goods.
Organizes activities with materials, distribution, or warehouse personnel.