Buyer - Supply Chain Management - Part Time

Elliot Health System; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Elliot Health System in Manchester, NH is seeking a part-time Buyer to help manage cost-effective procurement of products and services within the Materials Management department.

You will research products, prepare requisitions, coordinate vendor bids, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining accurate item records and coordinating with Finance on invoices. High school diploma required; prior purchasing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous purchasing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Researches and evaluates products and/or services according to quality price and serviceability standards. Contacts vendors and personnel to ensure actions are satisfactory.
• Prepares and prices department requisitions for assigned departments and analyzes acquisitions.
• Initiates repair calls for equipment not under service contract and coordinates rental.
• Maintains automated Materials Management System inventory and item files, also enters pricing and updates information into computer files.
• Expedites purchase orders and coordinates delivery of goods between vendor and end user.
• Is the primary contact for special products and equipment pick-up with local vendors and Elliot companies.
• Interviews sales representatives, secures bids and quotes, selects supplies and equipment and places orders.
• Verifies invoices with the Finance Department upon request. Approves price changes after conducting appropriate research.
• Prepares and awards bids for capital equipment purchases as designated.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are:

Elliot Health System (EHS) is the largest provider of comprehensive healthcare services in Southern New Hampshire. The Materials Management is a vital part of this organization. Here at The Elliot, the Materials Management Department plays a significant role in the supervision of materials likes Planning, Purchasing, Store & Inventory Control, and more.

About the Job:

Under the direct supervision of the Purchasing Manager and the general supervision of the Director of Materials Management, the Buyer coordinates the cost-effective acquisition of products and/or services in accordance with policies and procedures.

What You’ll Do:

• Researches and evaluates products and/or services according to quality price and serviceability standards. Contacts vendors and personnel to ensure actions are satisfactory.

• Prepares and prices department requisitions for assigned departments and analyzes acquisitions.

• Initiates repair calls for equipment not under service contract and coordinates rental.

• Maintains automated Materials Management System inventory and item files, also enters pricing and updates information into computer files.

• Expedites purchase orders and coordinates delivery of goods between vendor and end user.

• Is the primary contact for special products and equipment pick-up with local vendors and Elliot companies.

• Interviews sales representatives, secures bids and quotes, selects supplies and equipment and places orders.

• Verifies invoices with the Finance Department upon request. Approves price changes after conducting appropriate research.

• Prepares and awards bids for capital equipment purchases as designated.

Who You Are:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required

• Experience: Previous experience preferred

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees

• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage

• Competitive pay

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

• And more!

Work Schedule:

Part time, first shift