Buyer/Purchasing

Cardinal Health•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Customer Service at Cardinal Health is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and enhancing customer business through contract administration, customer orders, and problem resolution. This Buyer/Purchasing role contributes to Customer Order Management by coordinating daily purchasing functions, ensuring customer orders are placed and received on schedule and at the correct cost, and assisting in the timely resolution of purchase order discrepancies with the Material management team and Accounts Payable staff. The position serves as a liaison between Purchasing and all operational areas of the healthcare facility to ensure client satisfaction and effective collaboration. Responsibilities also include reviewing financial and product data for maximum revenue generation and reduction of product cost, providing project support and status updates to various levels of management and team members, and managing purchase order and product follow-up activities such as pricing verification, order tracking, back order resolution, and SBAR-related communications. The role requires compliance with all safety policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and participation in department safety activities, as well as assisting with other assigned duties to ensure smooth office functioning and client satisfaction. Individuals in this role are expected to effectively apply job knowledge and company policies, possess in-depth knowledge in their technical or specialty area, apply advanced skills to resolve complex problems independently, and may provide general guidance or technical assistance to less experienced team members. Cardinal Health is a global healthcare services and products company.

Requirements

Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to multitask effectively while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
Ability to deliver exceptional customer service by proactively anticipating and addressing customer needs.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience.
Proficient experience using Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Coordinates daily operations of the purchasing functions.
Develops a thorough knowledge of the Premier system.
Administers, implements, and monitors policies and procedures related to areas of responsibility.
Ensures that customer orders are placed and received on schedule and at the correct cost.
Assists in the timely resolution of purchase order discrepancies with the Material management team and Accounts Payable staff.
Serves as a liaison between Purchasing and all operational areas of the healthcare facility to ensure client satisfaction.
Reviews financial and product data to ensure maximum revenue generation and reduction of product cost.
Provides project support, communication, and status updates to the Director, Operations Managers, Supervisors/Leads, and team members, including those at off-site locations.
Acts as a liaison between Cardinal Health operations and all areas of the healthcare facility to ensure client satisfaction and effective collaboration.
Manages purchase order and product follow-up, including pricing verification, order tracking, back order resolution, and SBAR-related communications, as well as other related activities.
Complies with all safety policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and participates in department safety activities.
Assist with other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the office and the satisfaction of clients