Purchasing Buyer

Springfield Clinic; Springfield, Ann Arbor (IL, MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Purchasing Buyer to provide essential purchasing and materials management services. In this dynamic role, you will process purchase orders, manage vendor accounts, and ensure optimal pricing. Your ability to adapt to a fast-paced office environment while maintaining excellent customer service will be key to your success. This position offers a chance to contribute to a vital department within a healthcare setting, where your skills in problem-solving and communication will shine. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence and make a meaningful impact in the healthcare community.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree plus one year purchasing experience or three years purchasing experience required.
• Knowledge of medical products is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process all purchase order information including department account verification.
• Manage various purchasing and inventory reports and confirm availability.

Skills

Purchasing Documentation Procedures

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Manual Dexterity

Education

Associate's Degree

Purchasing Experience (1 year)

Purchasing Experience (3 years)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Job description

The Purchasing Buyer is responsible for providing purchasing and materials management services to all Clinic users. Services include activities associated with purchasing, and processing of purchase orders. Maintains purchasing system reports, verifies, processes, and places all Clinic purchase orders through the most efficient means available. Acts as liaison for the Purchasing Department. Job Relationships Reports to the Supply Chain Manager Principal Responsibilities Process all purchase order information including department account verification, quantities and pricing. Set-up and maintain vendor accounts. Obtain pricing from vendors to insure the best price. Process daily Oncology and auto load drug orders. Manage various purchasing and inventory reports (Match Expectations, Oracle pricing adjustments, LynxMobile inventory). Confirm availability, review back-orders, and work with vendors and staff for item substitutions. Manage and process expired drugs and medical supplies. Train new requestors on Oracle and serve as a continuing resource for all requestors. Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures. Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy. Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards. Perform other job duties as assigned. Education/Experience Associate's degree plus one year purchasing experience or three years purchasing experience required. Previous knowledge or experience with Microsoft Office products. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of Internet ordering procedures, purchasing documentation procedures, and use of computer. Knowledge of medical products is preferred. Must be a self-starter who is willing to investigate and solve problems including some independent decision-making. Ability to adapt to changing levels of work with a minimum of direct supervision. Good communication and mathematical skills. Manual dexterity required for use of calculator and computer keyboard. Working Environment Fast paced office environment. Some bending and stretching required. Requires sitting and standing for periods of time working in an office environment. Regularly communicates utilizng telephone equipment. PHI/Privacy Level HIPAA4