Buyer II - Purchasing

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About the Role

The Buyer II coordinates the procurement of goods and services of all types using professional standards and guidelines on cost, quality, and service. Under general supervision, initiates and processes requisitions pertaining to commodities and equipment. Processes requisitions for one-time special products and services not associated with contracts. Verifies requisitions conform to best practices for contracted versus non-contracted purchases. Reviews reports to ensure system accuracy and timely processing of any open orders. Acts as an intermediary between the requester and the vendor, addressing backorders, shipping issues, receiving issues, and invoicing issues. Provides end-user training in requisition submission through our ERP and offers first-pass sourcing substitutions for unavailable products.

Responsibilities

• Procurement (70%)
  • Reviews procurement requisitions and prepares and issues purchase orders for a set portfolio of internal customers.
  • Coordinates with the Contract Administrator or Supervisor on contract requirements, emergency orders, one-time specialty bids, sole source, and professional preference bid requests.
  • Provides details of the procurement process to agency staff, including approval of specifications, introduction of new vendors and products, and procedures training.
  • Sources alternative products in the event of a backorder.
• Vendor Management (20%)
  • Recommends and helps resolve DHHA/vendor disputes and maintains internal controls, including timely payment to vendors.
  • Works with internal customers to establish new vendor relationships, including vendor set-up within the ERP system and submission of documentation for vendor appraisal.
• Contract Management (10%)
  • Provides contract-related information from vendors or customers and communicates any noted price changes on contracted items to the appropriate Contract Administrator.
  • Researches and verifies any special conditions for purchase such as minimum order fees.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years experience within the healthcare supply chain value stream (Purchasing, Receiving, Distribution, Accounts Payable) and 1-3 years buying medical supplies/clinical equipment required, or 4-6 years buying non-medical supplies/non-clinical equipment required.
• 1-3 years Infor Cloudsuite ERP experience required, or 4-6 years comparable ERP experience required.

Skills

• Knowledge of public purchasing/contracting practices and of purchasing hardware and software applications.
• Skill in researching and analyzing information related to work assignments.
• Skill in utilizing the principles and practices of effective and persuasive communications to elicit and/or present explanatory information.
• Ability to manage purchasing transactions and workflow (requisitions/purchase orders) within the ERP system.
• Ability to interpret and apply written and verbal guidelines, precedents, and work practices to standardized work situations or specific cases.
• Ability to work accurately, attend to details, and follow up to ensure completion.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate several activities at the same time.
• Ability to communicate positively and effectively.
• Use discretion in dealing with confidential matters.
• Ability to create and utilize reporting features within the ERP (Open PO report, Cost Messages, Invoicing errors, etc.).
• Ability to work directly with vendors and suppliers to remediate any issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Pay

$58,000.00 - $84,100.00 per year.

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 holidays.
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks.
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%.
• Generous medical, dental, and vision plans in addition to employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including an on-site employee fitness center and nationally recognized RESTORE Center.
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation).
• Childcare discount programs and exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) supporting internal career growth and advancement pathways.
• Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer with free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer.

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation. It includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan, and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary and essential safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many cultural and recreational activities.