Buyer

Halifax Health • Daytona Beach, FL

29d

About The Position

Day (United States of America) Buyer This individual will purchase supplies, services and equipment for the assigned areas. Meets with hospital personnel and vendors to coordinate all purchasing activity. Utilizes the bidding process, group and state purchasing contracts and skillful negotiation to obtain the lowest possible price while maintaining an acceptable level of quality, delivery and service.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of one year experience in a hospital setting or three years purchasing experience in a comparable field.
• Able to negotiate best pricing with vendors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Skilled in use of calculator and proficient in use of computerized procurement software.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Purchase commodities which involves a variety of responsibilities including review of purchase requirements, researching catalog and other sources, comparing prices and quality, locating new items, negotiating with sales reps, and performing cost analysis on new/alternative products.
• Assist in bid process.
• Monitors price increases to ensure increases are in line with accepted practice and locates alternative sources when necessary. Advised management of any issues that are out of the norm.
• Ensures all purchase requisitions are completed correctly and right items are ordered to ensure contract compliance and best pricing.
• Effectively works on resolving back orders and keeps the end users advised of any changes or delays. Finds acceptable substitute if necessary.
• Prepares reports for Management on cost savings and others upon request.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree