SR BUYER SUPPLY CHAIN, FCH - PURCHASING

Froedtert • Menomonee Falls, WI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for bidding, negotiating and procuring supplies, equipment, and/or services for Froedtert Health while ensuring best price, quality, and delivery. Ensure proper delivery, storage and installation in alignment with department requirements or project timelines. Ensure supplies and equipment meet the health system's standards. Participate in project meetings and/or regular meetings with departments served. Responsible for staying up to date with emerging technologies and building strong working relationships with suppliers. Supports Portfolio Managers with RFP and pricing requests including analysis and providing recommendations. Collaborate with other Buyers and Portfolio Managers. Assist Supply Chain leadership with other projects as assigned. Travel required.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain or relevant experience is required.
• Office equipment (i.e., computer, printer, calculator, facsimile, copiers).
• Basic typing skills, basic microcomputer skills/Microsoft applications.
• Skilled at negotiations.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• MMIS applications familiarity.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant buyer experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration, or related field is preferred.
• Experience with MS Excel, MS Word, and the Lawson Materials Management System is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Bidding, negotiating and procuring supplies, equipment, and/or services
• Ensuring best price, quality, and delivery
• Ensuring proper delivery, storage and installation in alignment with department requirements or project timelines
• Ensuring supplies and equipment meet the health system's standards
• Participating in project meetings and/or regular meetings with departments served
• Staying up to date with emerging technologies
• Building strong working relationships with suppliers
• Supporting Portfolio Managers with RFP and pricing requests including analysis and providing recommendations
• Collaborating with other Buyers and Portfolio Managers
• Assisting Supply Chain leadership with other projects as assigned

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior