Buyer

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Procures quality supplies for Health System by entering into Workday system and using best procurement practices. Promotes the most efficient use of hospital funds for the various stages of purchase and management of supplies and equipment. Identifies cost savings and cost avoidances for all applicable departments and communicates with Department staff to perform product conversions. Communicates through various means on a daily basis with all levels of hospital and satellite staff and vendors.

Requirements

• High School diploma, College graduate preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a hospital setting or formal training in Materials Management.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Financial ability to calculate prices, discounts, credits and cost analyses.
• Initiative, good judgement, attention to detail and appropriate decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with vendors and all levels of hospital and satellite staff.
• Knowledgeable on participating GPOs.

Nice To Haves

• College graduate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procures quality supplies for Health System by entering into Workday system and using best procurement practices.
• Promotes the most efficient use of hospital funds for the various stages of purchase and management of supplies and equipment.
• Identifies cost savings and cost avoidances for all applicable departments and communicates with Department staff to perform product conversions.
• Communicates through various means on a daily basis with all levels of hospital and satellite staff and vendors.
• Source needed product when unavailable due to manufacturer backorder or discontinuance.

What This Job Offers

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