Senior Hospital Buyer | Strategic Sourcing

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis in Tulsa, OK seeks a Material Services Buyer to determine sources and procure supplies/equipment for hospital departments. You will meet with vendors to obtain pricing, coordinate contracts, and ensure timely product availability for daily operations.

Strong MS Word/Excel skills and 6 months to 1 year of buyer experience are preferred. You will review inventory for cost savings, prepare reports, and support contract negotiations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months to 1 year related purchasing/buyer experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Expedites order and receipt of emergency or special orders; ensures product availability for daily operations.
• Interviews vendor representatives to obtain product information and services.
• Discusses new products and cost reduction opportunities with vendors.
• Reviews inventory for savings and advises users or committee; records cost reductions.
• Uses Materials Management system/EDI/FOX/phone/mail to generate purchase orders timely.
• Updates MM computer system with current information.
• Consults with department managers and attends meetings to coordinate purchasing services.
• Provides pricing information in a timely manner.
• Prepares reports/spreadsheets to analyze pricing, usage, and factors for contracts or purchase agreements.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Saint Francis in Tulsa, OK seeks a Material Services Buyer to determine sources and procure supplies/equipment for hospital departments. You will meet with vendors to obtain pricing, coordinate contracts, and ensure timely product availability for daily operations.

Strong MS Word/Excel skills and 6 months to 1 year of buyer experience are preferred. You will review inventory for cost savings, prepare reports, and support contract negotiations.