Buyer

LMH; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LMH Health in Lawrence, KS is seeking a Buyer/Purchasing Agent to manage the direct purchasing function for the facility. You will work with hospital staff and vendors, handle returns, and maintain requisition templates.

Responsibilities include processing orders daily, ensuring confirmations from vendors, using the eRequisitioning PMM system, and coordinating purchase procedures with attention to detail and strong Microsoft Office and accounting basics.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent previous work experience.
• Experience in a hospital purchasing environment preferred.
• Strong computer skills and data entry accuracy.
• Familiarity with purchasing and inventory control principles.

Responsibilities

• Review Requisitioned Items (Purchasing) Report for possible ordering errors.
• Processes and submits orders to vendors on daily basis.
• Responsible for ensuring confirmations are received from vendors when the orders are placed.
• Responsible for the eRequistioning system in PMM; this system allows departments to order supplies online for their department.
• Coordinates purchase procedure for goods and services, so that standard practices are followed for preparing purchase orders and processing of invoices for payment.
• Processes repairs and returns to vendors.
• Investigates issues that arise with PO’s and assists departments in getting satisfactory resolution.
• Demonstrates excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel etc.) and general accounting and inventory control principals.
• Displays effective time management, organizational and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Maintains attention to detail, accuracy with numbers and efficiency in completing multiple tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

PMM eRequisitioning system

Job description

# Something special starts here.You can’t define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full – with joy, purpose and lifelong health – it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health.You'll find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health:* Join a team that cares about the community* Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education* Professional development and recognition* Excellent benefits**We’re looking for you.**# Job Description**Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm** The Buyer/Purchasing Agent is accountable for the direct purchasing function for the facility. This position interfaces directly with hospital staff at all levels and interfaces directly with sales representatives. Other duties include returns to vendors, process repairs, trace items on order on a weekly basis, process supply orders, enter data received from vendor relating to purchase orders, handles external pagers for hospital staff, special bed rental invoices, and maintains departmental requisition templates. **ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*** Review Requisitioned Items (Purchasing) Report for possible ordering errors.* Processes and submits orders to vendors on daily basis.* Responsible for ensuring confirmations are received from vendors when the orders are placed.* Responsible for the eRequistioning system in PMM; this system allows departments to order supplies online for their department.* Coordinates purchase procedure for goods and services, so that standard practices are followed for preparing purchase orders and processing of invoices for payment.* Processes repairs and returns to vendors.* Investigates issues that arise with PO’s and assists departments in getting satisfactory resolution.* Demonstrates excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel etc.) and general accounting and inventory control principals.* Displays effective time management, organizational and communication skills, both written and oral.* Maintains attention to detail, accuracy with numbers and efficiency in completing multiple tasks.* Performs other duties as assigned.* Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position **JOB QUALIFICATIONS** ***Required:**** Associates degree or equivalent previous work experience. ***Preferred***:* Prior work experience in a hospital setting