Supply Chain Buyer

Prisma Health•Maryville, MO

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Responsible for the procurement of a wide variety of stock and non-stock products, services and equipment at the most favorable terms for the organization. Placement of purchase orders will be with either an approved supplier and/or in compliance with the group purchasing organization (GPO) contracts. Tracks purchases and is responsible for follow up and expediting purchase orders. Acts as a liaison between the customer and supplier. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Tracks, expedites, and coordinates deliveries. Tracks expenditures for projects and other major requirements. Analyzes seasonal trends, statistical data and coordinates with vendors to meet customer demand. Reviews catalogs and other sources/materials to obtain information on items for purchase. Reviews requests for medical equipment, furnishings, supplies and/or building materials to verify that requisitions meet purchasing policies and internal customer expectations. Purchases goods, services and subcontractor services, to include medical equipment/supplies, furniture, and construction materials for construction/renovation projects. Verifies accuracy of Purchase Order information (i.e. pricing, delivery date, location, order confirmation). Collaborates with Materials Management, Accounts Payable, internal customers, and suppliers to ensure the timely resolution of issues related to purchase orders, product availability, receiving, and invoice discrepancies. Develops and submits reports as required within specified timeframes. Use computer related systems and software in the performance of job function to include but is not limited to purchase orders, invoices and reports. Obtains quotes and sourcing information for customers when assistance is requested. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Requirements

Education - Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration, Supply Chain, Materials Management, or Communications
Experience - Two (2) years in purchasing and/or materials
In Lieu Of Associate degree and five (5) years purchasing and/or materials experience
High School with seven (7) years Purchasing and/or materials experience.
Knowledge of office equipment
Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database)
Data entry skills
Mathematical skills

Responsibilities

Tracks, expedites, and coordinates deliveries.
Tracks expenditures for projects and other major requirements.
Analyzes seasonal trends, statistical data and coordinates with vendors to meet customer demand.
Reviews catalogs and other sources/materials to obtain information on items for purchase.
Reviews requests for medical equipment, furnishings, supplies and/or building materials to verify that requisitions meet purchasing policies and internal customer expectations.
Purchases goods, services and subcontractor services, to include medical equipment/supplies, furniture, and construction materials for construction/renovation projects.
Verifies accuracy of Purchase Order information (i.e. pricing, delivery date, location, order confirmation).
Collaborates with Materials Management, Accounts Payable, internal customers, and suppliers to ensure the timely resolution of issues related to purchase orders, product availability, receiving, and invoice discrepancies.
Develops and submits reports as required within specified timeframes.
Use computer related systems and software in the performance of job function to include but is not limited to purchase orders, invoices and reports.
Obtains quotes and sourcing information for customers when assistance is requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.