Buyer

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Ensures the appropriate, timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

2 years of experience in customer service, supply chain, finance, accounting, or sales
Demonstrated use of automated purchasing system (e.g., Workday, PeopleSoft).
Ability to work independently and meet established timelines while seeking support and offering solutions when barriers arise.
Ability to problem-solve with minimal supervision.
Excellent oral and written communication, organization, and computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Strong customer service attitude with the ability to maintain effective relationships and function well in a team environment.
High school diploma or equivalent

Manages the requisition to purchase order creation process, including sourcing and price negotiations, ensuring data integrity and policy compliance for non-contract supplies and minor equipment.
Assists customers in purchasing supplies by identifying system standards, engaging key stakeholders on supply options, and/or partnering with preferred vendors to source options.
Utilizes key Supply Chain reports and obtains/analyzes order confirmations and receipts to identify discrepancies (e.g., pricing, UOM, part number, items not received on time, backorders, substitutions).
Acts as primary liaison between requestors and vendors to resolve discrepancies to ensure timely receipt of product.
Coordinates the purchase order return process in Lawson to track return actions and vendor credits requested.
Partners with requestors, vendors, Receiving, and Accounts Payable to ensure credits are received and/or returns are closed.
Participates in Supply Chain and systemwide initiatives, including customer rounding, training, and process improvements.
Runs/reviews reports, including warehouse utility report, critical low report, killed/backorder report, overstock report, voids, and buyer expediting report (storeroom only).