Buyer - Purchasing

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); Remote; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is looking for a Buyer who will procure materials and services for the network. This fully remote position will require a Bachelor's degree and experience in purchasing. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with purchasing guidelines while providing excellent customer service.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Purchasing Department.
• Experience with automated systems required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Drive.

Responsibilities

• Reviews Requests for Purchase and confers with ordering departments.
• Processes Requests for Purchase and electronic requisitions.
• Coordinates and works with suppliers and contracting department.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Buyer is responsible for procuring materials and services for the Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) network within the established purchasing guidelines.

This position is fully remote, however it could become hybrid in the future, the office is located Edison, NJ.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Buyer at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Reviews Requests for Purchase and confers with ordering department regarding specifications, delivery requirements, quality and quantity for supplies, equipment and services.
• Ensures maximum compliance with Group Purchasing Organization (GPO).
• Uses GPO web site for new product and pricing inquiries.
• Processes Requests for Purchase and electronic requisitions by placing orders via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), or directly with vendors for supplies, equipment and services.
• Researches and challenges price increases reporting any unresolved increases to the Supervisor/ Manager. Notifies Materials Management of all product and part numbers changes.
• Solicits quotations for any non-Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contracted products/services, performing price analyses; participating in contract negotiations and recommending vendors.
• Analyzes, identifies and recommends favorable group purchasing contracts.
• Meets with sales representatives; researches products; compares prices, specifications, and delivery rates; and recommends vendors accordingly.
• Responsible for expediting back-orders when necessary, verifying acceptability of substitutes with user departments and resolving back-order situations via approved alternate vendor, product substitution, and borrowing.
• Focuses on price reduction, value analysis, standardization, reorder points and quantities.
• Exhibits excellent customer service skills and behaviors to internal/external customers and coworkers.
• Assures order processing is accomplished within 24 hours after requisitions are generated.
• Conducts market research and coordinates product and equipment evaluations including the preparation of financial analysis.
• Coordinates and works with suppliers and contracting department to ensure pricing integrity and Item Master updates are accomplished to minimize invoice discrepancies.
• Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer (internal as well as external) satisfaction. Makes recommendations to the Supervisor/Manager and implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals and mission of the Hospital.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration/other related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 or more years of experience in a Purchasing Department that includes but is not limited to issuing purchase orders, reviewing requisitions and qualification of potential suppliers.
• Prior experience with automated systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to provide efficient and effective customer service.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.) and/or Google Drive systems.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Buyer is responsible for procuring materials and services for the Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) network within the established purchasing guidelines.

This position is fully remote, however it could become hybrid in the future, the office is located Edison, NJ.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Buyer at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Reviews Requests for Purchase and confers with ordering department regarding specifications, delivery requirements, quality and quantity for supplies, equipment and services.
• Ensures maximum compliance with Group Purchasing Organization (GPO).
• Uses GPO web site for new product and pricing inquiries.
• Processes Requests for Purchase and electronic requisitions by placing orders via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), or directly with vendors for supplies, equipment and services.
• Researches and challenges price increases reporting any unresolved increases to the Supervisor/ Manager. Notifies Materials Management of all product and part numbers changes.
• Solicits quotations for any non-Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contracted products/services, performing price analyses; participating in contract negotiations and recommending vendors.
• Analyzes, identifies and recommends favorable group purchasing contracts.
• Meets with sales representatives; researches products; compares prices, specifications, and delivery rates; and recommends vendors accordingly.
• Responsible for expediting back-orders when necessary, verifying acceptability of substitutes with user departments and resolving back-order situations via approved alternate vendor, product substitution, and borrowing.
• Focuses on price reduction, value analysis, standardization, reorder points and quantities.
• Exhibits excellent customer service skills and behaviors to internal/external customers and coworkers.
• Assures order processing is accomplished within 24 hours after requisitions are generated.
• Conducts market research and coordinates product and equipment evaluations including the preparation of financial analysis.
• Coordinates and works with suppliers and contracting department to ensure pricing integrity and Item Master updates are accomplished to minimize invoice discrepancies.
• Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer (internal as well as external) satisfaction. Makes recommendations to the Supervisor/Manager and implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals and mission of the Hospital.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration/other related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 or more years of experience in a Purchasing Department that includes but is not limited to issuing purchase orders, reviewing requisitions and qualification of potential suppliers.
• Prior experience with automated systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to provide efficient and effective customer service.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.) and/or Google Drive systems.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Starting Minimum Rate

Starting at $72,072.00 Annually

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

About the company

Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading not-for-profit health care organization that is the most comprehensive and truly integrated health care network in New Jersey, offering a complete range of medical services, innovative research and life-enhancing care. The health care network comprises 13 hospitals, including two academic medical centers, two children’s hospitals and nine community hospitals, physician practices, more than 120 ambulatory care centers, surgery centers, home health services, long-term care and assisted living communities, ambulance services, lifesaving air medical transportation, fitness and wellness centers, rehabilitation centers, and urgent care and after-hours centers.

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