Materials Management Buyer

Trinity Health • Shelby, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for effectively utilizing a cost-effective purchasing and inventory control system. Coordinates purchasing activities with user departments. Reviews purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness, reviews, or holds requisition for appropriate approval. Responsible for identifying cost saving opportunities, processing improvements, and negotiating contractual agreements. Maintain constant open lines of communication with all departments within the company. Communicates with supplier changes in specifications, change orders, quantities, and adjustments.

Requirements

• High School education with an emphasis in business and accounting classes.
• Sound grasp of the principles of general accounting, budget management and related issues are required.

Nice To Haves

• Several years of recent experience in a directly related position within an acute hospital setting is preferred.
• Professional certification in Heatlh Care Materials and/or Purchasing is preferred.
• Completion of a Baccalaureate degree or its equivalent, with emphasis in business, finance, accounting or marketing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contact suppliers, review prices for best lowest total cost.
• Ascertains availability and shipping schedules and places all orders with designated vendors.
• Arranges and processes necessary paperwork for the return and/or exchange of items and maintains accurate records of transactions.
• Verifies and updates Meditech Dictionaries.
• Audits departmental purchase order requisitions for duplication, completeness and accuracy.
• Meets with sales representatives as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• DAILYPAY Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes
• Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees