Senior Buyer

Hunterdon Healthcare; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Buyer to enhance their procurement processes. This pivotal role requires a blend of financial acumen, negotiation skills, and computer proficiency to ensure the purchase of cost-effective supplies and equipment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with healthcare teams and external vendors. If you have a passion for optimizing procurement strategies and delivering exceptional service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years advanced training in purchasing or related business courses.
• Basic understanding of clinical supply and equipment use.

Responsibilities

• Source products and manage contracts effectively.
• Provide exceptional customer service and manage recalls.

Skills

Computer knowledge

Cost analysis

Advanced Excel

Effective communication

Negotiation methods

Inventory control

Contract law

Clinical supply knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

PositionSummary

The Senior Buyer, acting within established procedural and fiduciary guidelines, performs a variety of independent financial, negotiating, and computer-based tasks related to the purchase of cost-effective and value-added supplies, equipment, and services. Produces complex cost analysis, evaluating contract offerings for price and quality. Assists with and places capital equipment acquisitions while monitoring contract utilization, providing support on new strategic programs and projects and maintaining effective partnerships with our distributors and manufacturers and negotiating non-GPO contracts.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1.

Sources products.

2.

Contract management.

3.

Information management support.

4.

Provides great customer service.

5.

Manages recalls and product failures.

6.

Assures invoices are paid correctly and on time.

7.

Trainer and coordinator of Volunteers.

Work Contact Group (Internal/External)

Internal contacts include all members of the healthcare team. External contacts include vendors, suppliers, distributors, manufacturers, outside organizations, consultants, and peers

Reporting Relationships

Reports to (position):

Administrative Director Materials Management

Supervises (position(s):

None

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred:

None

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

3-5 years advanced training with courses in purchasing or other related business courses

Preferred:

None

License, Registry or Certification :

Required:

None

Preferred:

Certified Resource and Materials Professional (CRMP)

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities :

Required:

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Computer knowledge is essential, with knowledge of cost analysis process.

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Advanced use in excel.

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Must have the ability to communicate effectively with various types of people and levels.

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Must have thorough understanding of methods and procedures for negotiation, prudent purchasing practice, inventory control, shipping and receiving procedures and market conditions.

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Has basic knowledge of contract law.

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Has basic understanding of clinical supply and equipment use and application.

Preferred:

None