Buyer | Full Time | Concord Hospital

Concord Hospital • Concord, NH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Supply Chain Management Manager, the Buyer has primary responsibility for the daily procurement process, including the acquisition and quality checks of products, equipment, and services in accordance with established policies and procedures of Concord Hospital. This role ensures the availability of supplies and obtains the best possible price. The Buyer communicates and collaborates with customers to achieve these goals, providing stakeholders and decision-makers with timely and accurate information. They work with customers and the SCM Team in researching, evaluating, recommending, and purchasing products, equipment, and services. Within budgetary guidelines, the Buyer proactively seeks to achieve the best price through the bid process, driving product and equipment standardization, and achieving economies of scale through multi-unit and/or multi-year contracts. When required, the Buyer actively participates in the capital budgeting, project, and surplus equipment maintenance processes. Strong analytical skills are essential due to the substantial dollar value of purchasing. The ability to communicate, collaborate, present, and facilitate meetings with senior team leadership effectively is crucial. The Buyer generally communicates and collaborates with customers in pursuit of these goals, providing stakeholders and decision-makers timely and accurate information. As may be required by staffing needs, the Buyer performs other functions within Supply Chain Management. They will be trained and have knowledge of all aspects of Supply Chain to be able to cover where the greatest need is to meet operational goals. Roles include, but are not limited to Receiving, Distribution, Inventory Control, Courier, CQVA and Mail/Copy. May be requested to work on specific tasks related to project work. Flexibility and the ability to multi-task are inherent in the role.

Requirements

• Associates degree required and five years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years related experience, preferably in health-care setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency and attention to detail in the use of desktop applications Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and ERP software.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, excellent presentation skills, be highly organized, and have the ability to multi-task with ease while maintaining deadlines.
• Daily interaction with customers, suppliers, and varying levels of management is necessary; contacts require considerable discretion, judgment, and diplomacy.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes requisitions to procure priority and routine requests and special orders using paper requisitions, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and On Line Requisitioning (OLR).
• Communicates daily with customers and Supply Chain Management staff to review and address problems and variances, including Logi-D Tag on Board Report and all applicable supplier back order reports.
• Completes all purchasing work flow processes.
• Participates as a member of Value Analysis process as required.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize and process work effectively and efficiently.
• Demonstrates competency to perform role utilizing available references, tools, both internal and external systems utilized systems, and equipment, to ensure quality results while following department policies and procedures.
• Follows NIAHO/ISO standards and procedures.
• Sources, bids, selects and contracts with suppliers for the purpose of negotiating and purchasing goods, capital equipment and project needs.
• As may be required by staffing needs, performs other functions within Supply Chain Management including, but are not limited to Receiving, Distribution, Inventory Control, Courier, CQVA and Mail/Copy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree