Buyer at Memorial Hermann managing procurement of supplies and services. Focused on healthcare purchasing regulations and collaborating with finance for vendor payments.
Responsibilities
Under general direction, the Buyer reviews, regulates, and purchases material, equipment, general/specialties supplies and services in accordance with purchasing regulations, audit controls, corporate procedures and policies.
Responsible for generating purchase orders, placing and expediting orders, responding to back orders and vendor or customer errors, and collaborating with finance to help assure timely payments to vendors.
Must also support customers with the sourcing of supplies and equipment.
Serves as primary information resource for departments on supplies and equipment.
Develops and maintains necessary records and files for efficient operation.
Must be able to communicate with all levels of management and staff.
Requirements
Associates degree in business, logistics, supply chain management, business administration or related field; In lieu of degree, two (2) years of supply chain management, procurement or purchasing preferably in healthcare environment
Licenses and certifications will be dependent on assigned area: Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) through the American Hospital Association preferred
GHX Order Center certification preferred for Materials Management departments
Current clinical certification and/or license for buyers supporting clinical areas
Three (3) years of purchasing experience, preferably in healthcare
Clinical experience highly preferred for areas such as: operating room, pharmacy, cardiac cath lab, imaging etc
Strong computer skills, must demonstrate the ability to navigate Lawson, GHX Order Center, Pyxis or current system in place at the assigned department
Must be able to communicate effectively through phone and email, provide excellent customer service, negotiate effectively, be highly organized, strong analytical skills, pay attention to detail and execute tactical plans
Possesses understanding of contracts and inventory management
Exhibited follow through, organizational skills, problem solving skills, and able to set priorities
Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule
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