Buyer Nutrition Services

About the role

The job of the Buyer is to administer all procurement-related activities for their area of responsibility using independent judgment and analysis. This includes determining customer/project needs and expectations through consistent and direct customer contact or reporting tools; researching and preparing specifications for goods or services based on the needs assessment; obtaining competitive price quotes or applying contract pricing; evaluating and recommending the most appropriate and cost-effective alternatives; negotiating procurement details and managing relationships with vendors; and distributing purchase requisitions to the appropriate Assistant Buyer for processing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adequate inventory of materials, supplies and equipment.
• Codify procurement activities between user departments and vendors including such activities as researching and obtaining prices / quotes / product information, locating vendors for specialized products, assisting in vendor selection, determining best method of shipment, resolving discrepancies between purchase orders, receipts and invoices and other related activities.
• Aid in the negotiation / maintenance of contracts.
• Ensure that processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency; engage in process and quality improvement activities.
• Make and implement recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility.
• Perform such individual assignments as management may direct.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the organization.
• Provide information to senior levels of management on the implications of policies and procedures being formulated and recommend specific action.
• Engage in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
• Complete required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
• Ensure that required documentation for activities within areas of responsibility is performed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensure that patients, their families, visitors, customers, and employees are treated with kindness and respect.
• Demonstrate teamwork and integrity in all work-related activities.
• Ensure that work-performed supports Corewell Health's mission of Superior Quality Personal Care.
• Participate in ongoing process improvement activities and other related activities.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or equivalent in Purchasing, or related business field.
• 2 years of relevant experience office experience, preferable in related purchasing field or similar purchasing atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Preferred Experience working in an organization of size and complexity comparable to Corewell Health.
• Lawson supply chain experience.

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of procurement software and systems.

Benefits

Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. This includes a drug-free workplace policy and the requirement to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in this job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in this job posting.