Corporate Buyer

Health Alliance of Hudson Valley•Valhalla, NY

71d

About The Position

This individual is responsible for initiating and following through on the several steps involved in the purchasing of a variety of products, equipment, and services used by all WMC health departments. Individual must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, must be able to work in an organized fashion, and must have excellent customer service skills.

Requirements

2 years of relevant professional work experience with a high school diploma; 1-2 years with an associate's or bachelor's degree.
Background/familiarity with purchasing logistics and processes.
High school diploma, required.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor's degree, preferred.
Training in Lawson and McKesson Supply Chain Management (MSCM) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to departments within the Westchester Medical Center Health Network
Reviews requisitions and purchase orders against specifications and catalogues
Reviews requisitions and purchase orders with departments for clarification
Verifies budget allocations and charges appearing on departmental requisitions
Contacts vendors regarding shortages, overcharges, breakage, etc.
Assists with the coordination of activities that relate to Value Analysis
Receives and processes new item add requests
Assists Contract Category Managers with negotiation of local agreements
Manage special order items and determine if they should be routed through the Value Analysis Process
Reconciles confirmation and invoices daily for price discrepancies, accuracy and completeness of quantities ordered
Conducts price comparison analytics
Reviews PO open and backorder reports, and exception report and conducts month end close procedures
Participates in Lean Daily Management huddles
Supports Departments with identifying substitutes for back ordered and recalled items
Uses computer applications or other database systems such as spreadsheets, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments
Utilizes a computerized/automated purchasing system
May perform other incidental tasks, as needed.