Buyer

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

11d • $66,300 - $71,000

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Buyer. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for order placement and monitoring to ensure delivery of products and services to end users. This role will provide customer service support to departments both on and off campus. This person will also be responsible for the entire ordering process from approved requisition to matched invoice. Working with Suppliers for order follow-up and product research. This position will be involved with various projects to improve the process of the Procurement Operations team as well as Supply Chain as a whole.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required, or in absence of a degree, significant experience of purchasing functions in highly relevant role is acceptable.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills.
• Strong customer focus with a sense of urgency and high level of accountability.
• Excellent follow-up and follow through.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Focus on customer service skills, follow-up and ability to conduct themselves as a resource to their customers.
• Experience with purchasing systems and supply chain management technologies are preferred.
• Ability to analyze, suggest and improve processes to improve total group efficiency and productivity

Responsibilities

• Ensures uninterrupted supply of materials and services of a critical nature and of significant spend volumes across all locations. Locates sources of supply when contracted sources are unable to meet demands.
• Cooperates with internal and external customers to ensure efficient operations.
• Initiates follow-up on orders to clarify, change or solve discrepancies and ensure end users receive product.
• Conducts business in a timely, professional, and ethical manner at all times.
• Recognizes the value and impact of core procurement technologies, works with the Departments Application Delivery and Automation Team to automate processes to the greatest practical extent and maximize its functionalities.
• Works closely with Strategic Sourcing and Data team members to identify opportunities for items needed by end users, supplier adds and changes and as well as maintaining clear concise records of buying decisions. Reports inconsistencies with pricing contracts to Sourcing and acts as an integral part of the service contract process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package
• Robust support system for any stage of life
• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level