Nutrition Supply Buyer

About the role

This position will manage the purchasing process for all nutrition supplies while ensuring compliance with all contracts. Buyer will work closely with site leaders as well as offsite leaders to order and fill all department requisitions. This position will be responsible for maintaining good vendor relationships and tracking any issues with service.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing process for all nutrition supplies.
• Ensure all orders comply with established contracts and organizational standards.
• Cooking and food preparation
• Coordinate with the purchasing department on special orders and LAWSON item maintenance.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and track service issues.
• Review and verify vendor invoices upon delivery, reporting discrepancies to vendors and site leaders.
• Communicate changes or issues with delivery schedules to appropriate leaders.
• Conduct inventory at least three times weekly and adjust par levels based on usage.
• Oversee receiving of supply trucks, verify products, and support staff with stocking.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for storage areas, including cleanliness, organization, rotation, and labeling.
• Collaborate with site and offsite leaders to process and fulfill all department requisitions.
• Manage courier services for offsite locations.
• Ensure accurate charge documentation and communicate billing details to the nutrition administrator.
• Identify and manage substitutions for out-of-stock items.
• Communicate potential supply barriers to the clinical nutrition team.
• Schedule and coordinate pick-ups with requesting parties and ensure timely fulfillment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED 1 year equivalent relevant experience or 1 year in prior TriHealth Nutrition role is acceptable in lieu of minimum education.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge PO Familiarity with Supply Chain and Project Management.
• Personal Computer experience.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Analyze spending data, inventory levels, and product demand.
• Strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

• Not specified

Schedule

• Full-time (40 hours/week)
• Day Shift
• No Weekend rotation
• Holiday rotation, closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas