Buyer II

Position Responsibilities

• Processes requests for contracts, supplies, equipment and services in accordance with established departmental and Mount Sinai Centers policy and procedures.
• Negotiates supplies, service contracts and capital equipment purchases as assigned by Management.
• Reacts promptly to the needs of the departments by processing electronic requests within twenty-four (24) hours, and requisitions with forty eight (48) hours.
• Edits incoming electronic or paper purchase requisitions for accuracy, adequate description and proper authorizing of product or services required. Modifies as necessary to assure the product or service requested is acquired in the most cost-effective manner.
• Participates in Value Enhancement programs by providing procurement and usage information to maximize cost savings and standardization.
• Supports Mount Sinai Centers GPO by assuring contractual compliance in the required committed and contracts. Also provides support to the Value Enhancement Committees by providing procurement and usage information.
• Works with the VET Committees to maximize cost savings and standardization while providing products and services that enhances quality patient care for Mount Sinai Medical Center.
• Affords support to the Receiving and Accounts Payable departments by clearing "Buyer Messages" within forty-eight (48) hours of being put on hold to avoid late payments and vendor credit holds.
• Coordinates adjustments and product returns as necessary with Receiving and Accounts Payable and assures receipt of vendor credit.
• Communicates with Receiving personnel regarding overnight deliveries to ensure emergency orders are expedited and delivered to the requisitioning department.
• Affirms accuracy and timeliness of data records and acquisition transactions in the ESI System.
• Responses immediately in a positive manner when called upon for additional or special assignments.
• Resolves open orders and invoice issues with Accounts Payable, other Departments and/or vendors.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates Degree or equivalent.
• Experience: 3 years experience.