Buyer

St. Luke's University Health Network; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a procurement professional to manage the purchase of goods, equipment and services for the network from Allentown, PA.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with 2 days on site and 3 remote once trained, within PA and NJ regions, at manager’s discretion. Responsibilities include reviewing requisitions, resolving invoice discrepancies with Accounts Payable and suppliers, coordinating with Master Data Management and cross‑department collaboration

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in procurement/purchasing department. Healthcare industry preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in business management, supply chain management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Procure goods, equipment, and services for the Network.
• Reviews requisitions for accuracy before ordering with suppliers.
• Works with Accounts Payable and Suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Researches and resolves receiving issues and completes return processes.
• Identifies repetitive problems and communicates with Sr. Buyer for review and process improvement opportunities.
• Coordinates with Master Data Management on Item Master changes and maintenance.
• Serves as a liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers, building and maintaining relationships.
• Coordinates and collaborates with various departments for product review and Network initiatives.

Skills

Procurement experience

Vendor relationships

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in business management, supply chain management, or related field

Job description

St. Luke’s is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke’s are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay for health care.

HOURS :

Full Time, 40 hours/ week.

Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Home base of St. Luke’s Center, Allentown, PA. Hybrid remote available (2 days on site, 3 remote) for local (PA, NJ) candidates, after training and at the manager’s discretion.

The Buyer procures supplies/services and ongoing monitoring of Procurement’s transactional operations including the leading of work groups to drive continuous improvement and respond to audits.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for procuring goods, equipment, and services for the Network

• Reviews requisitions for accuracy before completing ordering process with suppliers

• Works with Accounts Payable and Suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies

• Research and resolves receiving issues and completes return processes

• Identifies repetitive problems and communicates with Sr. Buyer for review and process improvement opportunities

• Coordinates with Master Data Management team on Item Master changes and maintenance

• Serves as a liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers, building and maintaining strong customer and vendor relationships

• Coordinates and collaborates with various departments for product review and Network initiatives

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Requires walking for up to 8 hours per day, 4 hours at a time; standing for up to 8 hours per day, 4 hours at a time; sitting for up to 8 hours per day, 4 hours at a time. Frequent fingering, handling and twisting and turning.Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull and hold approximately 30 pounds. Occasional reaching above shoulder level, bending, crouching, climbing stairs and ladders up to 30 feet and climbing stairs. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to normal vision, perceiving objects, scenery and print.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree preferred in business management, supply chain management, or related field.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

2 years of experience in procurement/purchasing department. Healthcare industry preferred.

St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.