Buyer

Baptist Health System KY & IN; Kentucky; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Buyer for a remote position requiring residency in KY or IN. The role focuses on procurement activities such as purchase order management and improving supply chain operations. The ideal candidate should have experience in supply chain management, a strong customer service orientation, and knowledge of medical supplies.

Qualifications

• Requires a two-year degree or two years purchasing or customer service experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 2-3 years progressively responsible experience in procurement.
• Knowledge of medical/surgical supplies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for PO creation, expediting orders, and invoice discrepancy management.
• Provides high-level customer service and contributes to supply chain management.
• Collaborates with clinicians and stakeholders in an interdisciplinary environment.

Skills

Customer service

Supply chain management

Procurement experience

Education

Two-year degree

Customer service experience

Job description

Baptist Health is looking for a Buyer to join our team. This is a remote position that requires residency in KY or IN

As part of the Service Delivery Center for Supply Chain at Baptist Healthcare System in Louisville, Ky., this position is responsible for acquisition of standard products, equipment and services respective of procedural, clinical and non-clinical operations. This position is responsible for PO creation, expediting orders, open order follow-up, standard non-catalog item ordering, alternate item identification and invoice discrepancy management. Confirms all purchase orders to ensure product will be delivered and invoices correctly and timely. The Buyer supports the Accounts Payable process by resolving discrepant invoices and working with facilities to receive product.

Buyer reports to the Director of Procurement and Contracting within Supply Chain Services Service. This position provides the highest level of customer service in a prompt manner and will make significant contributions to supply chain management from a service and quality perspective. The incumbent will take an active role with their customers on proactive supply chain management tactical activities to achieve excellence in supply chain.

Requires a two-year degree or two years purchasing or customer service experience in lieu of a degree.

Minimum of 2-3 years progressively responsible experience in a diverse and operationally complex procurement environment with specific experience in supply chain management and / or purchasing.

Demonstrated experience in advancing a genuine customer-centered attitude to the supply chain function, and the capacity to incorporate that philosophy in user-friendly services working collaboratively with clinicians, physicians, and stakeholders in an interdisciplinary service environment.

Knowledge of medical / surgical supplies, equipment and services preferred.