Senior Buyer Jobs

Job Summary

The Senior Buyer is responsible for maintaining the ordering, ensuring customer service integrity for the assigned areas and working closely with the material management staff. Obtain a general knowledge base of the items to better support the needs of your assigned area. The Senior Buyer is responsible for assisting in the planning, organizing, budgeting, implementation and control of the resources required for purchases. Ensure special needed items are ordered and received prior to a scheduled procedure. The Senior Buyer is responsible for the purchase, tracking, inventory levels and storage of items, equipment, materials etc., and will have internal audit responsibilities to ensure the integrity of pricing for billing charges.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience: At least four years progressive purchasing or materials management experience with additional training in supervision or management preferred

Licensure/Certification specific to Senior Buyer & Senior Buyer-Capital: Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.),Certified Materials & Resource Professional through American Hospital Association preferred. Licensure/Certification specific to Senior Buyer-Periop: Certified Materials & Resource Professional through American Hospital Association preferred.

Knowledge/Skills

Possess personal and professional values consistent with those of RSFH. Must have a thorough understanding of purchasing methods and procedures. Must possess knowledge of Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Information (RFI). Proficient in the use of spreadsheets, general knowledge of reading blueprints for construction projects, and communicate in a clear, concise and understandable manner. Must demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills as well as the ability to thrive in a cross-functional team environment. Work is performed independently under the general direction of the Purchasing Manager and Director of Materials Services. Proficient with Microsoft Office and Windows environment, Excel, and ability to operate standard office equipment.

Contacts : Daily contact with administration, finance, staff, vendors, and customers.