Buyer I

About the role

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for purchasing goods, services, and equipment to support hospital operations while ensuring cost efficiency, timely delivery, and compliance with procurement standards. This role collaborates closely with internal departments and external vendors to research pricing, negotiate costs, manage purchase orders, and resolve order or invoice discrepancies. The Specialist also supports cost-containment initiatives and maintains strong vendor relationships to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and manage the purchase of goods, services, and equipment in alignment with hospital policies and procurement standards.
• Select appropriate purchasing methods, create purchase orders, verify product or service availability, and establish delivery timelines.
• Track, monitor, and expedite open purchase orders through fulfillment and delivery.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and coordinate with vendors and internal teams to address issues.
• Research product options, pricing, and sourcing alternatives to support departmental needs.
• Communicate regularly with hospital departments to provide order status updates and ensure expectations are met.
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with vendors and internal customers.
• Obtain price quotes and assist with negotiations to ensure competitive pricing.
• Support cost-containment efforts by utilizing group purchasing contracts and encouraging product standardization.