Strategic Healthcare Buyer

Christian Health; Wyckoff (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401k plan for employees 21+

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Free onsite parking on campus

Free meals for all employees

Job summary

Christian Health is seeking a full-time Buyer in the Material Management department to oversee purchasing, inventory control, and cost-containment initiatives across our campuses. You will process requisitions, evaluate bids, coordinate with Finance, and ensure timely deliveries of supplies and equipment to support patient care.

The role requires 3 years of purchasing experience in healthcare, strong analytical skills, and the ability to negotiate terms while maintaining compliance with

Qualifications

• Three years experience in Purchasing; healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of purchasing and inventory management.
• Willingness to learn and operate a computer.
• A flexible service oriented attitude.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyze pricing, purchasing activity, inventory levels, utilization, and financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Consults with hospital personnel and provides information related to products, specifications, sources, availability, and other requested information.
• Processes daily purchase requisitions for uniforms, supplies and equipment in conformity with established Christian Health policies and procedures.
• Consults with Finance department to ensure accurate and timely information exchange for resident billing, accounts payable procedures, purchase order procedure, inventory and budget preparation and monitoring.
• Serves other departments in an advisory capacity in the purchase of supplies and equipment.
• Updates and monitors backorder report. Communicates anticipated delays and substitutions to appropriate department.
• Initiates, negotiates, processes and assists in the summation of bids for supplies and equipment as requested.
• Ensures that supplies/equipment are received in a timely manner by coordinating purchases with the requisitioner and vendor/manufacturer.
• Assists Department Director to assure that procurement procedures meet the needs of the facility.
• Resolves and approves invoice discrepancies with accounts payable.
• Responsible for the investigation of supplies and materials. This involves new products and product utilization review in quality, design, and packaging.
• Generates, reviews, and reconciles month-end reports related to purchasing, inventory, patient care supplies, and other departmental activities.
• Assists the Director of Materials Management with special projects, purchasing analysis, cost-containment initiatives, facility integrations, and other departmental priorities as assigned.
• Evaluates Group Purchasing Organizations, bulk purchasing etc. makes recommendations to management.
• Evaluates monthly patient care supply reports for all facilities and identifies changes in utilization, purchasing patterns, costs, and opportunities for standardization or savings.
• Assists Director with Product Selection committee. Arranges demonstration of new products and equipment for appropriate staff. Establishes policies and procedures for product selection.
• Revises Slow Moving inventory and recommends appropriate action.
• Handles petty cash.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Healthcare procurement

Inventory management

Price negotiation

Analytical skills

Independent decision-making

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Christian Health is seeking a full-time Buyer in the Material Management department to oversee purchasing, inventory control, and cost-containment initiatives across our campuses. You will process requisitions, evaluate bids, coordinate with Finance, and ensure timely deliveries of supplies and equipment to support patient care.

The role requires 3 years of purchasing experience in healthcare, strong analytical skills, and the ability to negotiate terms while maintaining compliance with