Buyer II

Baptist Medical Center South; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Buyer II to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial for managing purchasing duties across various transactions, ensuring effective communication among supply chain staff and vendors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare purchasing, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to navigate complex purchasing environments. If you are passionate about improving healthcare services and have the expertise to manage procurement processes efficiently, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required or 6 years of buyer experience.
• 4 years' experience in health care purchasing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform purchasing duties for supply and capital transactions.
• Resolve product backorders and communicate with vendors.

Skills

Purchasing

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Education

Associate's Degree

6 years of buyer experience

Tools

Materials Management Software

General Business Software

Job description

Job Description - Buyer II (29-8112-BUY-050225)

Job Description

Buyer II - ( 29-8112-BUY-050225 )

Description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

The Buyer II shall perform purchasing duties for supply, capital, service, and other major transactions. The Buyer will generate purchase orders, and actively review GPO contracts and EDI exceptions to ensure accurate pricing. This individual will proactively review open orders, communicate and resolve product backorders, and locate product substitutes. Additionally, the Buyer will resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner. The Buyer is responsible to provide open and effective communication among Supply Chain staff, clinical managers, and end users, as well as vendors. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required. In lieu of degree, 6 years of previous buyer experience required.
• Minimum 4 years' experience with health care related purchasing in an Acute Care setting with clinical capital equipment experience preferred.
• Experience with computer programs for health care, Materials Management, or general business required.
• Must demonstrate the ability to direct, control and plan product purchasing using independent judgement.
• Must possess superior customer service and communication skills.
• Participate in the major project equipment planning/evaluation and negotiations for capital equipment.