SENIOR BUYER

About Us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development. Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

About the Role

The Senior Buyer will play an integral collaborative support role in the day-to-day procurement of medical devices and disposables to support the health system's patient care and patient satisfaction needs. The Senior Buyer will be responsible for daily transaction management to facilitate adequate supply flow from over 1,400 suppliers and 45,000 active SKUs. The Senior Buyer will possess a service mindset with emphasis on proactively managing, observing, and acting upon supply demand trends. A sense of urgency and ability to prioritize various tasks throughout the workday is preferred to achieve adequate results and avoid supply gaps, stockouts, and rush orders.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the health system's ERP system to manage transactions and export daily reporting.
• Rely on experience and judgement to resolve various business decisions daily.
• Work within an MMIS/ERP application creating POs manually and digitally for assigned health network departments.
• Negotiate and purchase materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Place orders with suppliers via EDI, fax, phone, or email.
• Confirm orders with suppliers for price, item, and quantity accuracy within 24 hours to internal customers.
• Coordinate special delivery instructions/arrangements as needed.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers to ensure efficient procure-to-pay processes.
• Provide internal customers with proactive updates on supply availability, backorders, and alternate supply options.
• Understand and interpret pricing variances and days-on-hand inventory calculations.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and supplier account representatives to achieve sustainable flow of needed medical supplies.
• Coordinate returns to vendor (RTV), follow up on late supplier deliveries, and obtain shipping confirmations/tracking/proof of delivery.
• Use open order and open invoice discrepancy reports; use GHX order platform to assess order accuracy, pricing, and UOM.
• Operate within department policies and procedures; perform other duties as needed or requested.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in purchasing and/or supply chain field, specifically in a supply chain role dealing with vendors and product orders.
• Proficiency in office products such as Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.
• High School Diploma (required).
• Associates Degree (preferred).

Skills

• Proficiency in asset valuation methodologies, industry standards, and market analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and trends.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with equipment manufacturers, vendors, brokers, and suppliers.
• Proficient in asset value modeling, cost analysis, and market research tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Results-driven mindset with a track record of optimizing asset value and return on investment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program for full and part-time employees, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.
• Attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.