Buyer I - Supply Chain

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking an Entry Level Buyer I in the Supply Chain department. The role focuses on procurement of goods and services across the health system, with responsibilities spanning requisitions, vendor communications, and order verification.

Ideal candidates will have a business or procurement background, strong problem-solving skills, and a customer-service mindset to help improve department efficiency and service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management or Procurement is required.
• Entry level buyer role prefers some purchasing experience in healthcare.
• Strong interpersonal and vendor communication skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, processes, and/or approves requisitions and payment requests to ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory laws.
• Ensure all orders are processed and acknowledged by the vendor utilizing system tools and other resources.
• Communicates with the appropriate party(s) to resolve pricing discrepancies, back orders, and product discontinuations.
• Verifies order delivery and coordinates with end users and MM Department.
• Coordinates with AP Department to resolve vendor matches and duplicate shipments.
• Functions as Customer Service Representative for end user requests (phone and email).
• Uses problem solving skills to suggest process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Management or Procurement

Job description

• Benefits for eligible positions include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Position Overview

• Department: Supply Chain
• Schedule: Full Time Days
• Hospital: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
• Benefits for eligible positions include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Entry level Buyer I position- Purchasing Experience in Healthcare is preferred

Job Description

Under general supervision, to perform purchasing functions and any other activities related to the procurement of goods and services for any UAB Health System entity and participate in the contracting and value analysis process. To interact with vendors and departments to ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to and service levels are met and/or exceeded.

• Reviews, processes, and/or approves requisitions and payment requests to ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory laws.
• Ensure all orders are processed and acknowledged by the vendor utilizing system tools and other resources. (Identify and resolve any issues with order placement or confirmation.)
• Communicates with the appropriate party(s) and/or resolve issues related to pricing discrepancies, back orders, and product discontinuations.
• Verifies order delivery, utilizing system tools and other resources. (Coordinate with the end user and MM Department.)
• Coordinates with the AP Department to resolve any issues such as vendor matches, duplicate shipments, etc.
• Functions as Customer Service Representative (end user requests/answering the
• telephone/responding to emails/etc.)
• Utilizes problem solving skills and suggests process improvements and operational efficiencies to increase departmental productivity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management or Procurement required Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.