Buyer

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Brookhaven (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a procurement professional to ensure timely, cost-effective purchasing of goods and services. You will manage requisitions to purchase orders, negotiate with suppliers, and resolve discrepancies to maintain data integrity.

The role requires 2 years in related fields, familiarity with Workday or similar systems, and a strong customer-service orientation. Work in a fast-paced environment within the Supply Chain team.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in customer service, supply chain, finance, accounting, or sales.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Workday purchasing experience

Responsibilities

• Manages the requisition to purchase order creation process, including sourcing and price negotiations, ensuring data integrity and policy compliance for non-contract supplies and minor equipment.
• Assists customers in purchasing supplies by identifying system standards, engaging key stakeholders on supply options, and/or partnering with preferred vendors to source options.
• Utilizes key Supply Chain reports and obtains/analyzes order confirmations and receipts to identify discrepancies (e.g., pricing, UOM, part number, items not received on time, backorders, substitutions).
• Acts as primary liaison between requestors and vendors to resolve discrepancies to ensure timely receipt of product.
• Coordinates the purchase order return process in Lawson to track return actions and vendor credits requested.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Workday

PeopleSoft

Lawson

Job description

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM

Shift End Time

5:00 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children's is one of the nation’s leading children's hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We're committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children's.

Job Description

Ensures the appropriate, timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• 2 years of experience in customer service, supply chain, finance, accounting, or sales

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field
• Workday purchasing experience

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

• No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated use of automated purchasing system (e.g., Workday, PeopleSoft).
• Ability to work independently and meet established timelines while seeking support and offering solutions when barriers arise.
• Ability to problem-solve with minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication, organization, and computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong customer service attitude with the ability to maintain effective relationships and function well in a team environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages the requisition to purchase order creation process, including sourcing and price negotiations, ensuring data integrity and policy compliance for non-contract supplies and minor equipment.
• Assists customers in purchasing supplies by identifying system standards, engaging key stakeholders on supply options, and/or partnering with preferred vendors to source options.
• Utilizes key Supply Chain reports and obtains/analyzes order confirmations and receipts to identify discrepancies (e.g., pricing, UOM, part number, items not received on time, backorders, substitutions).
• Acts as primary liaison between requestors and vendors to resolve discrepancies to ensure timely receipt of product.
• Coordinates the purchase order return process in Lawson to track return actions and vendor credits requested.Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

  Primary Location Address

  1575 Northeast Expy NE

  Job Family

  Supply Chain