Buyer I

Centinela Hospital Medical Center; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Health, dental and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Voluntary benefit options

Job summary

BioMedical Services, Inc. is seeking a Bio-Med Buyer to purchase equipment, supplies and services using computerized systems. The role focuses on inventory control, vendor communications, and processing orders for Accounts Payable in a hospital support setting.

The position requires at least one year of buying experience, strong negotiation skills, and solid MS Office proficiency. Full-time, day shift, on-site with comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Buyer preferred.
• Knowledge of acquisition of equipment, supplies and policies and procedures.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Strong planning and organization, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Must demonstrate analytical, mathematical, decision-making, and negotiating skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office)

Responsibilities

• Purchase a variety of equipment, supplies and services using computerized systems.
• Manage and minimize stock and non-stock orders through inventory control.
• Communicate with vendors on requirements, discrepancies, pricing, substitutions and backorders.
• Process and organize purchase orders, invoices, and receiving documents for Accounts Payable.
• Meet with user departments regarding purchase requirements and develop sources of supply.
• Select suppliers, negotiate prices and delivery dates; approve requisitions and orders.
• Prepare tender documents for supplies, services and equipment using Microsoft Office.
• Maintain purchasing files and records including up-to-date catalogs and price lists.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Negotiation

Organization

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Overview

Join our team of dedicated professionals who provide services and operational support to award winning hospitals through roles in supply chain, IT and cybersecurity, clinical engineering, capital procurement, medical coding, project management and more. We provide services to clinically excellent community hospitals across the country that are dedicated to ensuring quality, compassionate care for every patient, every time.

Responsibilities

The Bio-Med Buyer is responsible for purchasing a variety of equipment, supplies and services utilizing computerized systems. He/she understands inventory control in order to minimize stock and non-stock orders. Demonstrates proficiency in Excel. Communicates with vendors regarding requirements, discrepancies, pricing, substitutes and backorders. Prioritizes duties for optimum productivity. Processes and organizes purchase orders, invoices, and receiving documents for Accounts Payable. Duties include; meeting with user departments regarding purchase requirements, developing and maintaining sources of supply, selecting suppliers, negotiating prices and delivery dates, approving purchase requisitions/orders, and following up on purchases with regard to delivery date, discrepancies, and backorder situations. Prepares tender documents for a variety of supplies, services and equipment utilizing Microsoft Office. Provides input into the development of policies and procedures, arranges for the disposal of obsolete equipment, and maintains purchasing related files and records including up to date catalogues and price lists.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

One year of experience as a Buyer preferred.

Knowledge of the acquisition of equipment, supplies and policies and procedures.

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Strong planning and organization, critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Must demonstrate analytical, mathematical, decision-making, and negotiating skills.

Strong written and verbal communications skills.

Strong computer skills (MS Office)

Pay Transparency

BioMedical Services, Inc. offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $23.70 to $30.28. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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