Buyer

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. is seeking a procurement professional to coordinate with ordering departments, review requisitions, and award purchase orders in line with policy. You will obtain quotes and prepare cost analyses as required to support patient care.

This role monitors backorder and open PO reports, tracks vendor performance, and ensures supplies arrive on time. A high school diploma and at least two years in a medical/surgical supply or purchasing setting are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Two years in a medical/surgical supply setting or purchasing environment.
• Knowledge of purchasing negotiations, bid processes, and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions and award purchase orders according to policies.
• Obtain quotes and prepare cost analyses as required.
• Monitor backorder and open PO reports to ensure smooth transition from order placement to PO completion.
• Monitor services provided by vendors to ensure supplies are available for patient care.

Skills

Purchasing negotiations

Bid process

Cost analysis

Vendor monitoring

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Overview

Provides services in coordination with ordering departments and other resources to ensure correct order placement. Reviews requisitions and awards purchase orders according to policies. Obtains quotes and prepares cost analysis as required/and or requested. Monitors Backorder and Open Purchase Order Reports to ensure smooth transition from order placement to order arrival and PO completion. Monitors services provided by vendors to ensure supplies are available for patient care.

Qualifications

High School graduate. Two years in a Medical/Surgical supply setting, or purchasing environment. Knowledge of purchasing negotiations, bid process, and cost analysis.