Buyer II - Purchasing

denverhealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off 28 days

Parental leave

Employer retirement contributions

Health, dental & vision plans

Job summary

Denver Health is seeking a Buyer II - Purchasing to coordinate procurement, drive cost efficiency, and ensure timely purchase orders within our ERP system. You will interact with internal customers and vendors to resolve backorders, shipping, and invoicing issues, while training end users on requisition submission.

The role requires 1–3 years in healthcare purchasing or related ERP experience; strong communication and multi-tasking abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience within the healthcare supply chain value stream (Purchasing, Receiving, Distribution, Accounts Payable) required
• 1-3 years buying medical supplies /clinical equipment required
• Or - 4-6 years buying non-medical supplies/ non-clinical equipment required
• And - 1-3 years Infor Cloudsuite ERP experience required
• Or - 4-6 years comparable ERP experience required

Responsibilities

• Procurement: Reviews requisitions and issues purchase orders for a set portfolio of internal customers. Coordinates with contract requirements and emergency orders.
• Vendor management: Maintains internal controls, trains staff, and establishes vendor relationships in ERP.
• Contract management: Communicates price changes and verifies contract terms and conditions with vendors.

Skills

ERP system

Vendor management

Contract management

Analytical skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Infor Cloudsuite ERP

ERP reporting

Job description

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Buyer II - Purchasing to join our team! We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every day, for life's journey.

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

Materials Management Admin

Job Summary

The Buyer II coordinates the procurement of goods and services of all types using professional standards and guidelines on cost, quality and service. Under general supervision, initiates and processes requisitions pertaining to commodities and equipment. Processes requisitions for one-time special products and services not associated to contracts. Verifies requisitions conform to best practice for contracted versus non-contracted purchases. Reviews reports to assure system accuracy and timely processing of any open orders. Act as intermediary between the requester and the vendor including backorders, shipping issues, receiving issues, invoicing issues, etc. Provides end-user training in requisition submission through our ERP. Provides first-pass of sourcing substitutions for unavailable products.

Essential Functions

Procurement Reviews procurement requisitions and prepares and issues purchase orders for a set portfolio of internal customers. Coordinates with the Contract Administrator or Supervisor on contract requirements and emergency orders, one-time specialty bids, sole source and professional preference bid requests. Provides details of the procurement process to agency staff, including approval of specifications, introduction of new vendors and products, and procedures training. Sourcing of alternative products in the event of a backorder. (70%)

Vendor Management Recommends and helps resolve DHHA / vendor disputes and maintains internal controls, including timely payment to vendors. Works with internal customers to establish new vendor relationships, including vendor set-up within ERP system and submission of documentation for vendor appraisal. (20%)

Contract Management Provides any contract related information from vendors or customers and communicates any noted price change on contracted items to the appropriate Contract Administrator. Research and verify any special conditions for purchase such as minimum order fees, etc. (10%)

Education

High School Diploma or GED required

Work Experience

• 1-3 years experience within the healthcare supply chain value stream (Purchasing, Receiving, Distribution, Accounts Payable) required
• 1-3 years buying medical supplies /clinical equipment required
• Or -
• 4-6 years buying non-medical supplies/ non-clinical equipment required
• And -
• 1-3 years Infor Cloudsuite ERP experience required
• Or -
• 4-6 years comparable ERP experience required

Licenses

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of public purchasing/contracting practices and of purchasing hardware and software applications.
• Skill in researching and Analyzing information related to work assignment.
• Skill in utilizing the principles and practices of effective and persuasive communications to elicit and /or present explanatory information.
• Ability to manage purchasing transactions and workflow (requisitions/purchase orders) within the ERP system
• Ability to interpret and apply written and verbal guidelines, precedents and work practices to standardized work situations or specific cases.
• Ability to work accurately, attend to details, and follow up to ensure completion.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate several activities at the same time.
• Ability to communicate positively and effectively.
• Use discretion in dealing with confidential matters.
• Ability to create and utilize reporting features within the ERP (Open PO report, Cost Messages, Invoicing errors, etc.)
• Ability to work directly with vendors and suppliers to remediate any issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$58,000.00 - $84,100.00 / yr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you. Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disabil