Buyer

Premier Inc.•Yonkers, NY

14d•$42,000 - $63,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer will be responsible for reviewing and monitoring approved purchase requisitions for accuracy, monitoring price trends, and maintaining files and records of current and potential suppliers, materials, and prices. This role involves developing and maintaining working relationships with external (vendors) and internal customers to ensure adequate sources of supply in accordance with corporate policies and procedures, aiming to obtain the most cost-effective and high-quality products and services. The Buyer will demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with team members to efficiently implement accepted product conversions, system changes, and process improvement opportunities. A key responsibility is ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective products or services that support the client's core values and strategic plans. The position reports directly to the Director of Purchasing and requires the incumbent to stay informed of all Supply Chain Management policies and procedures.

Requirements

4 or more years of applicable work experience
High School Diploma or GED
Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines
Attention to detail
Operate computer programs and software
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats
Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)
Making independent decisions
Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Nice To Haves

2+ years of purchasing in healthcare
Bachelors degree

Responsibilities

Reviews/monitors approved purchase requisitions for accuracy
Monitors price trends
Maintains files and records of current and potential suppliers, materials and prices
Develops and maintains working relationships with external (vendors) and internal customers to maintain adequate sources of supply in accordance with corporate policies and procedures to obtain the most cost effective/quality products and services
Demonstrates ability to work well with other members of team to efficiently implement accepted product conversions, system changes, process improvement opportunities
Responsible for ensuring high quality, cost–effective product or service is delivered in support of the client core values and strategic plans
Keeps abreast of all Supply Chain Management policies and procedures