Buyer - Clinical Product

BHS; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Buyer to join our supply chain team in a remote role requiring residency in KY or IN. You will handle acquisition of standard products, equipment and services, manage PO creation, expediting orders, and follow-up on open orders within a service delivery center.

You will support Accounts Payable with discrepant invoices and assist facilities with bill-only POs, delivering high levels of customer service and contributing to supply chain excellence.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with one year experience or 3 years progressively responsible procurement experience in lieu of degree.
• Knowledge of medical/surgical supplies, equipment and services preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a diverse and operationally complex procurement environment with specific experience in supply chain management and/or purchasing.
• Demonstrated customer-centered attitude to the supply chain function and collaboration with clinicians and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and correct invoicing.
• Expedite orders, follow up on open orders and assist with non-catalog item sourcing.
• Identify alternate items and manage invoice discrepancies with vendors and facilities.
• Support end-user and department needs through proactive procurement and customer service.

Skills

Procurement

Customer service

Supply chain

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Summary

Job Description: Baptist Health is looking for a Buyer to join our team! This is a remote position that requires residency in KY or INAs 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, expeditingorders, 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 invoiced correctly and timely. The Buyer supports the Accounts Payable process by resolving discrepant invoices and working with facilities to receive product. This position also supports end-user and department needs through facilitation of bill-only POs. 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.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with one year experience or 3 years progressively responsible procurement or customer service experience in lieu of degree.
• Knowledge of medical/surgical supplies, equipment and services preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year 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.

5 Days/week; 7:00am to 3:30pm

Equal Employment Opportunity employer.