Buyer

About the role

Responsible for ensuring high quality, cost-effective product or service is delivered in support of the client core values and strategic plans. Reports directly to the Director of Purchasing. Keeps abreast of all Supply Chain Management policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Reviews purchase requisitions for reasonableness with respect to item quantities and product specifications.
• Prioritizes orders, giving urgent medical and patient care related items top priority.
• Performs research concerning product availability, alternative suppliers, value analysis, and user references as needed.
• Meets with vendor sales representatives to discuss new products, proposals, and negotiated pricing.
• Obtains competitive bids when appropriate.
• Negotiates price, purchase terms, and cost of equipment life cycle.
• Prepares Excel cost analysis reports detailing cost of goods analysis, potential rebate structures, and discounting levels.
• Routinely works with department heads to advise and recommend alternatives to requested products.
• Expedites orders delayed due to vendor or manufacturer backorders, credit holds, or emergency requirements and obtains acceptable substitutes as required.
• Manages electronic capital budget process coordinating requests, approved budgets, available dollars, and appropriate approvals.
• Supports supply chain initiatives and understands inventory management and accounts payable operations.
• Reviews purchase requisitions to ensure completeness and compliance with financial protocols prior to commitment to vendor.
• Negotiates purchase agreements with vendors, incorporating requirements and specifications outlined on purchase requisition and department directives.
• Monitors approved purchase requisitions for accuracy, monitors price trends, and maintains files and records of current and potential suppliers, materials, and prices.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with external (vendors) and internal customers to maintain adequate sources of supply in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to work well with other members of the team to efficiently implement accepted product conversions, system changes, and process improvement opportunities.

Requirements

• 4 or more years of applicable work experience.
• High School Diploma or GED (Required).
• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time.
• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Operate computer programs and software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.
• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public).
• Making independent decisions.
• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions.
• Travel 1-20% within the US.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Ability to maintain records, information, and reference material.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a vast array of customers.
• Strong written, verbal, and follow-through skills.
• Strong organizational skills and order follow-through.

Skills

• Materials Management Information Systems.
• Data Analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions

• Hospital environment.
• Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Pay

Premier’s internal salary range for this role is $42,000 - $63,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401k retirement program.
• Paid time off.
• Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Perks and discounts.
• Access to on-site and online exercise classes.