Materials Management Buyer

Bothwell Regional Health Center • Sedalia, MO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer assists in the procurement of supplies, equipment and services as directed. Works in coordination with hospital storeroom personnel engaged in the receiving, storing and delivering of supplies to various hospital departments. Is responsible for managing the Materials Management Department in the absence of the Director of Purchasing. The Buyer reports directly to the Director of Purchasing.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent certification.
• Three or more years’ experience in a healthcare purchasing environment, storeroom setting or inventory management environment preferred.
• Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission.
• Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives.
• Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole.
• Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co worker.
• Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.
• Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of mutual support toward common goals.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.
• Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a strong desire to provide service excellence.
• Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management.
• Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years’ experience in a healthcare purchasing environment, storeroom setting or inventory management environment

Responsibilities

• Places orders for the purchase of supplies, equipment and services as needed.
• Assists the Director of Purchasing in planning and problem solving.
• Maintains departmental records, return authorizations, invoices and publications.
• Monitors current pricing and inventory levels.
• Maintains contact with sales representatives and vendors.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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