Buyer

Note: If you are CURRENTLY employed at Children's and/or have an active badge or network access, STOP here. Submit your application via Workday using the Career App (Find Jobs). Work Shift Day Work Day(s) Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday Shift Start Time 8:00 AM Shift End Time 4:30 AM Worker Sub-Type Regular Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s. Job Description Ensures the appropriate, timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Experience 2 years of experience in customer service, supply chain, finance, accounting, or sales Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field Workday purchasing experience Education High school diploma or equivalent Certification Summary No professional certifications required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated use of automated purchasing system (e.g., Workday, PeopleSoft). Ability to work independently and meet established timelines while seeking support and offering solutions when barriers arise. Ability to problem-solve with minimal supervision. Excellent oral and written communication, organization, and computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Outlook. Strong customer service attitude with the ability to maintain effective relationships and function well in a team environment. Job Responsibilities Manages the requisition to purchase order creation process, including sourcing and price negotiations, ensuring data integrity and policy compliance for non-contract supplies and minor equipment. Assists customers in purchasing supplies by identifying system standards, engaging key stakeholders on supply options, and/or partnering with preferred vendors to source options. Utilizes key Supply Chain reports and obtains/analyzes order confirmations and receipts to identify discrepancies (e.g., pricing, UOM, part number, items not received on time, backorders, substitutions). Acts as primary liaison between requestors and vendors to resolve discrepancies to ensure timely receipt of product. Coordinates the purchase order return process in Lawson to track return actions and vendor credits requested. Partners with requestors, vendors, Receiving, and Accounts Payable to ensure credits are received and/or returns are closed. Participates in Supply Chain and systemwide initiatives, including customer rounding, training, and process improvements. Runs/reviews reports, including warehouse utility report, critical low report, killed/backorder report, overstock report, voids, and buyer expediting report (storeroom only). Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law. Primary Location Address 1575 Northeast Expy NE Job Family Supply Chain Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Have questions about the recruitment process? Check out What to Expect. https://careers.choa.org/lp/What to Expect/2895392d3ba166e6/?locale=en_US