Buyer - Supply Chain Management - Part Time

Southern New Hampshire Health; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Prescription coverage

Vision coverage

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

The Elliot Health System in Southern New Hampshire is seeking a Buyer within the Materials Management Department to coordinate cost-effective procurement of products and services in line with policies and procedures.

Under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager and Director of Materials Management, you will research products, prepare requisitions, manage vendor relations, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining inventory records and processing invoices with the Finance Department.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Researches and evaluates products/services by quality, price, and serviceability; contacts vendors as needed.
• 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; updates pricing in system.
• Expedites purchase orders and coordinates delivery between vendor and end user.
• Primary contact for special products and equipment pick-up with local vendors and Elliot companies.
• Interviews sales reps, secures bids/quotes, selects supplies and equipment, and places orders.
• Verifies invoices with Finance; approves price changes after 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!