Senior Buyer

About the role

Help drive our procurement performance so we continue to exceed customer expectations. We are seeking a Senior Buyer to:

Responsibilities

• Process complex purchase orders for supplies, general and specialized medical supplies, clinical supplies, medical equipment, and services.
• Work with end users, clinicians, materials management and enterprise resource planning (ERP) teams on discontinued, back-ordered, conversion and new products.
• Review and facilitate pricing connections between contracts and ERP system.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Excel being able to run pivots and do data analysis to share with contract manager for review.
• Support special projects as assigned.
• Work with business leaders for Capital and Non-Capital purchases of goods and services.
• Aid in obtaining the best products and services at the lowest cost.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Business, Healthcare or related field, or
• Two (2) years of relevant experience in lieu of degree, in addition to the experience below.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field.

Preferred Work Experience

• Five (5) years purchasing and/or buying experience.
• Healthcare setting experience.
• Oracle Cloud or similar ERP experience preferred.
• Certified Materials Resource Professional (CMRP) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification preferred.

Pay

Excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Schedule

This is a full time, 1.0 FTE position. Shifts will be scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM. This position is hybrid. On-site requirements up to four times per year in Middleton, WI. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Benefits

Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being. Tuition benefits eligibility – UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement. The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.