Buyer

Beaufort Memorial Hospital • Beaufort, SC

25d

About The Position

Beaufort Memorial is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Buyer to support the purchasing needs of the organization. This position is responsible for ordering and expediting stock and non-stock supplies, processing purchase orders, and ensuring orders are completed accurately, on time, and at the correct price. The Buyer manages inventoried items and generates order quantities as needed to maintain appropriate supply levels. This position works closely with vendors, internal departments, and Accounting to resolve pricing and invoice discrepancies, monitor backorders, coordinate product returns, and ensure purchases are charged to the appropriate general ledger accounts. The Buyer also maintains accurate vendor, pricing, and inventory information within the Materials Management system.

Requirements

• Two year's experience in a purchasing department with progressive responsibility
• Experience with medical supplies
• Experience with distributions
• Computer skills
• Working knowledge of purchasing, inventory control, distribution, and purchase order processes
• Strong computer skills
• Strong data-entry skills
• Strong typing skills
• Basic mathematical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to maintain accuracy
• Ability to follow orders through completion
• Strong communication skills when working with vendors and internal departments
• Strong follow-up skills when working with vendors and internal departments

Responsibilities

• Ordering and expediting stock and non-stock supplies
• Processing purchase orders
• Ensuring orders are completed accurately, on time, and at the correct price
• Managing inventoried items and generating order quantities as needed to maintain appropriate supply levels
• Working closely with vendors, internal departments, and Accounting to resolve pricing and invoice discrepancies
• Monitoring backorders
• Coordinating product returns
• Ensuring purchases are charged to the appropriate general ledger accounts
• Maintaining accurate vendor, pricing, and inventory information within the Materials Management system

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED