Buyer I

General Summary

This role is Monday through Friday. Applicants must be available between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM for an 8.5-hour shift with 30 min break taken out.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with staff to improve purchasing efficiency and processes.
• Ensures the quality and quantity of work performance are consistent with policy and standards.
• Provides purchasing expertise and educational support to internal customers and vendors.
• Solves financial reporting and processing issues in addition to facilitating problem resolution.
• Supports the Value Analysis process and other hospital committees as needed.
• Provides accurate and timely execution of purchasing processes and recommends process changes as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses and/or Certifications

• None

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Professional knowledge of areas of responsibility (including theories, principles, and concepts) normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in a purchasing related role preferred.
• Demonstrates proficiency with purchasing related information systems including purchasing databases.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills necessary to interact with supplying vendors, customers, and other team members.

Working Conditions

• May be exposed to excessive noise, dust, and weather conditions while performing certain duties.