Senior Buyer

UW Health; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and dental

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits eligibility

Referral bonus

Job summary

UW Health in Middleton, WI is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage complex purchases of medical supplies, equipment and services. The role collaborates with clinicians and ERP teams to handle back-ordered or new products, with on-site requirements up to four times per year.

Typical hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday. Qualifications include an Associate's Degree in Business/Healthcare (Bachelor's preferred) and 5 years purchasing experience in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• 5 years purchasing and/or buying experience required.
• Healthcare setting experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle Cloud is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process complex purchase orders for medical supplies, equipment, and services.
• Collaborate with end users, clinicians, materials management, and ERP teams on product lifecycle.
• Review pricing connections between contracts and ERP system.
• Utilize Excel for data analysis and pivots to support contract reviews.
• Support special projects and capital/non-capital purchases.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel pivots

Vendor coordination

Cross-functional work

Education

Associate's Degree in Business/Healthcare

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Job description

Work Schedule:
This is a full time, 1.0 FTE position. Shifts will be scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM. This position is hybrid. On-site requirements up to four times per year in Middleton, WI. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Help drive our procurement performance so we continue to exceed customer expectations.

We are seeking a Senior Buyer to:

• Process complex purchase orders for supplies, general and specialized medical supplies, clinical supplies, medical equipment, and services.
• Be able to work with end users, clinicians, materials management and enterprise resource planning (ERP) teams on discontinued, back-ordered, conversion and new products.
• Review and facilitate pricing connections between contracts and ERP system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel being able to run pivots and do data analysis to share with contract manager for review.
• Be able to support special projects as assigned.
• Work with business leaders for Capital and Non-Capital purchases of goods and services.
• Assist in obtaining the best products and services at the lowest cost.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility – UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Business, Healthcare or related field. Required or
• Two (2) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree in addition to the experience below. Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field. Preferred

Work Experience

• 5 years purchasing and/or buying experience. Required
• Healthcare setting experience.
• Oracle Cloud or similar ERP preferred.
  

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Materials Resource Professional (CMRP) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

UW Health Administrative Facilities - UW Health has administrative locations throughout Madison and beyond where thousands of employees provide vital support to our clinical areas. These locations are home to departments such as Access Services, Compliance, Human Resources, Information Services, Patient Medical Records, Payroll and many others.

• Legal Employer University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority
• Locations 7974 Uw Health Ct, Middleton, WI, 53562, US (Hybrid)