Buyer

St. Luke's University Health Network • Allentown, PA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. HOURS: Full Time, Days, 40 hours/ Week, Mon-Fri. No nights, weekends, or holidays. 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Based at St. Luke's Center in Allentown, PA with opportunity for local candidates (PA, NJ) to work hybrid remote, after training, at discretion of the manager. The Buyer procures supplies/services and ongoing monitoring of Procurement’s transactional operations including the leading of work groups to drive continuous improvement and respond to audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in business management, supply chain management, or related field.
• 2 years of experience in procurement/purchasing department.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for procuring goods, equipment, and services for the Network
• Reviews requisitions for accuracy before completing ordering process with suppliers
• Works with Accounts Payable and Suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies
• Research and resolves receiving issues and completes return processes
• Identifies repetitive problems and communicates with Sr. Buyer for review and process improvement opportunities
• Coordinates with Master Data Management team on Item Master changes and maintenance
• Serves as a liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers, building and maintaining strong customer and vendor relationships
• Coordinates and collaborates with various departments for product review and Network initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees