Buyer

St. Luke's Hospital - MO•Chesterfield, MO

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible and accountable for preparation and placement of general purchase orders for supplies, equipment and services for St. Luke's Hospital, St. Luke's Medical Group and Affiliates at best possible value. Supports daily departmental activities, including purchasing, Materials Management Information System (MMIS) functions, contract management, group purchasing involvement, vendor relations, inventory management, cost containment, quality improvement, and customer service. Responsible for promoting teamwork with all members of the healthcare team. Performs duties in a manner consistent with St. Luke’s mission and values.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Knowledge of medical/surgical supplies is required
Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook is required
Excellent customer service, organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently successfully

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred
Purchasing experience and previous experience as a buyer may be accepted in lieu of degree
Knowledge of computerized Materials Management / Purchasing systems, specifically McKesson Pathways Materials Management, is a plus
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel a plus

Responsibilities

Preparation and placement of general purchase orders for supplies, equipment and services
Support daily departmental activities, including purchasing, Materials Management Information System (MMIS) functions, contract management, group purchasing involvement, vendor relations, inventory management, cost containment, quality improvement, and customer service
Promote teamwork with all members of the healthcare team
Perform duties in a manner consistent with St. Luke’s mission and values