Buyer (Healthcare) Jobs

Buyer

Essential Functions

Creating and issuing purchase orders for the organization correctly and timely.

Acts as the primary procurement agent for the organization.

Buyer is an expert user of the organization's MMIS system

Assists with invoice discrepancies.

Maintain accurate inventory levels of the Materials Management storeroom at all times.

Assists with delivers supplies to requesting departments in a timely manner.

Assists with or serves as backup to the job functions of the Materials Management Technician

Monitor existing purchase orders to ensure on-time deliveries.

Identifies and communicates with manager when supplies are backordered to ensure internal customer expectations are met.

Develop and manage effective relationships with suppliers.

Develop and manage effective relationships with hospital departments.

Works with Materials Management staff, Requisitioners, AP, and Department Heads to ensure smooth operations, transactions, consistent flow of supply, and effective troubleshooting of problems.

Assists with cost reduction opportunities for the organization.

Assists with supply/equipment inventory.

Performs other responsibilities as assigned.