Buyer I - Medical Supplies

Organization:

S3-Sutter Shared Services-Valley

Position Overview:

This position is available to work from home in California only.
Primary contact for supply purchases. Ensures timely and accurate procurement from requisition to payment processing including invoice resolution and vendor credits. Performs customer service duties related to purchasing in order to respond to and resolve open service tickets and meet established customer service levels. Helps foster an environment in which continuous improvement in business processes and services is welcomed and recognized. Participates in programs and in using tools in support of building a high performance culture via the standard responsibilities (e.g. performance measurement, people development, customer relationship management, etc.). Establishes and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with all customers to identify additional ways to be of service and ensure customer satisfaction.

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EDUCATION:
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of applicable state and local sales tax laws.
Familiarity of healthcare environment specific to supply chain, materials, supplies and equipment.
Knowledge of Medical terminology, accounting principles and general ledger, performance metrics and ability to meet identified targets.
Customer service skills, ability to maintain requisitions and purchase orders, including expedite backorders and acquire suitable product substitutions.
Ability to communicate ideas both verbally and written proces requests consistently with general supervision, assess problems and resolve or escalate to appropriate team to resolve.
Interpersonal skills with the ability to work and collaborate with other departments throughout the organization
Attention to detail, work in a team environment and ability to work with and maintain confidential information.

Pay Range: $21.30 - $26.63 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

This position is work from home eligible.

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.