Buyer

Christian Health Care Center•Wyckoff, NJ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Christian Health is seeking a full-time Buyer for its Material Management department. This role assists the Director of Materials Management in the procurement process, ensuring efficient and cost-effective acquisition of supplies and equipment. The Buyer will process purchase requisitions, evaluate quotations, manage inventory and backorders, support standardization initiatives, and contribute to overall purchasing and expense management. The position requires adherence to Christian Health's mission statement and ASPIRE Standards of Performance.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Three years of experience in Purchasing.
Willingness to learn and operate a computer.
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to analyze pricing, purchasing activity, inventory levels, utilization, and financial reports.
Ability to negotiate pricing and purchasing terms and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action in a timely manner.
Demonstrates compliance with the CH ASPIRE Standards of Performance.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Consults with hospital personnel to provide information on products, specifications, sources, and availability.
Processes daily purchase requisitions for uniforms, supplies, and equipment according to Christian Health policies.
Collaborates with the Finance department for accurate information exchange regarding resident billing, accounts payable, purchase orders, inventory, and budget monitoring.
Advises other departments on the purchase of supplies and equipment.
Updates and monitors the backorder report, communicating anticipated delays and substitutions.
Initiates, negotiates, processes, and assists in summarizing bids for supplies and equipment.
Ensures timely receipt of supplies/equipment by coordinating with requisitioners and vendors.
Assists the Department Director in ensuring procurement procedures meet facility needs.
Resolves and approves invoice discrepancies with accounts payable.
Investigates supplies and materials, including new products and product utilization review for quality, design, and packaging.
Generates, reviews, and reconciles month-end reports related to purchasing, inventory, patient care supplies, and other departmental activities.
Assists the Director of Materials Management with special projects, purchasing analysis, cost-containment initiatives, facility integrations, and other assigned priorities.
Evaluates Group Purchasing Organizations and bulk purchasing options, making recommendations to management.
Evaluates monthly patient care supply reports for all facilities to identify changes in utilization, purchasing patterns, costs, and opportunities for standardization or savings.
Assists the Director with the Product Selection committee.
Arranges demonstrations of new products and equipment for appropriate staff.
Establishes policies and procedures for product selection.
Revises Slow Moving inventory and recommends appropriate action.
Handles petty cash.