Radiology Engineering Buyer Atrium Health Cmc

Overview

Job Summary

The Radiology Buyer is responsible for obtaining a variety of parts, supplies, and services utilizing our computerized purchasing systems. He/she understands the equipment repair workflow and logistics to effectively provide our engineers what's needed to bring our Radiology equipment repaired as soon as possible. The candidate should demonstrate proficiency in MS Office and other database programs. Processes and organizes purchase orders, invoices, and receiving documents for Accounts Payable.

Essential Functions

• Arranges Shipping and Returns of purchased parts.
• Oversees processing PO requisitions using purchasing software and following up on purchases concerning delivery date, discrepancies, and backorders.
• Gathers feedback from our engineers to ensure that parts are meeting all their requirements.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of implementing inventory control systems.
• Ensures the appropriate use of contractual purchasing agreements and parts pools, maintaining records of their use.
• Keep records of purchase savings with preferred vendors and OEMs to justify cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Maintains clear communication with engineers, provide status updates during the purchasing process.
• Maintains knowledge of Radiology equipment and schematics for adequate procurement of components.
• Maintains purchasing related files and records, including up to date catalogs and price lists.
• Assists management with 3rd party vendor evaluation and selection for parts and service purchasing.
• Prefers knowledge of Mainsprings database for proper recording of purchased parts in work orders. Require previous experience working in database programs.
• Prepares utilization and savings reports for all parts and services purchased.
• Efficiently uses computerized systems to perform assigned duties effectively.

Physical Requirements
Each employee has the responsibility to work in a safe manner. Work requires frequent moving from one area to another, coordinating, and communicating with persons in various disciplines and agencies.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years purchasing management experience required. Medical supply purchasing preferred.