Buyer (Full Time)

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital • Lake Charles, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Handles transactions that comply with Purchasing Policies. Places orders and obtains confirmations ensuring all purchase order details are accurate. Collaborates with various internal and external stakeholders. Understands and fulfills contracts, coordinates orders, and guides vendors. Performs purchasing functions in support of health systems and/or distribution centers.

Requirements

• High school diploma is required
• Five years of experience in purchasing or related field
• An equivalent combination of education and experience to meet the above requirements
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in day-to-day settings
• Ability to identify and seek guidance and resolution from Management
• Strong follow-up skills
• Strong skills with MS Word and basic Excel skills
• Customer service oriented

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or similar field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Processes purchase orders for supplies and services according to standard procedures and policies.
• Processes purchase requisitions through appropriate business systems and utilizes all resources and technologies available to accurately process and confirm orders.
• Selects, orders, and purchases supplies and services consistent with quality, quantity, specification, and other requirements.
• Identifies and prioritizes order placement based on need and is responsive to time sensitive requests.
• Follows up on and expedites as required late, open purchase orders for all Suppliers.
• Updates expected receipt dates for late orders as needed.
• Conducts purchase order maintenance and clean-up.
• Researches and communicates with vendors regarding discrepancies between vendor shipped quantity and receipt quantity.
• Acts as point of contact for purchase order maintenance for receiving discrepancies; inputs changes on purchase orders due to receiving discrepancies and order quality differences.
• Point of contact for order items and line item price variance.
• Identifies and troubleshoots or escalates vendors with frequent issues relating to late orders, receiving discrepancies caused by damaged or missing product, missed delivery appointments, as necessary.
• Identifies receiving delays and works with appropriate management team to resolve.
• May generate preformatted reports and perform basic analysis.
• Makes recommendations to internal leadership for process improvements and changes to procedures.
• May act as a team lead to help resolve escalated vendor/supplier issues and guide routine, day-to-day purchasing operations.
• Performs additional duties as directed.

Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees.
• Contributions are valued, growth is nurtured, and success is celebrated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED