What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer - Full Time position at Avera?
Location:
Sioux Center, IAWorker Type:
RegularWork Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Sioux Center Health is seeking a qualified individual to join our team! Sioux Center Health has been designated a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, awarded a Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 12 healthcare categories. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader.
Position Highlights
Summary
- The Buyer will work with other buyers, requistioners and staff throughout the system to procure materials, equipment and services for all of Sioux Center Health while consistently following the department policies and practices. Purchase order creation and follow-up will be the primary focus along with providing customer service to both internal and external parties.
General Hours of Work
- Monday – Friday, 8AM-4:30PM
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree; or one to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificate, Licenses, Registrations
- This position requires a valid driver’s license and must carry their own automobile liability insurance.
Essential Functions
- Finds the most efficient and appropriate method to fill an order, while maintaining the best value for Sioux Center Health and complying with procurement requirements and policies.
- Create purchase orders using Meditech and ensures accuracy of purchase and vendor data. Transmit purchase orders to suppliers by the most effective and efficient method. (Fax, Phone, EDI, etc.) Confirms purchase order is received by vendor and manages follow up.
- Performs procurement functions from purchase to delivery maintaining the perfect order process, ensuring purchase orders are delivered to the correct location, on time, undamaged, at the correct price, with the correct quantity on the first attempt.
- Performs follow-up and expediting of purchase orders to ensure timely delivery, including emergency orders of critical patient care items, to deliver quality service with needed materials to patients. In the event of backorders, work with staff and vendor to identify suitable replacement for use.
- Analyzes the invoice matching and receiving reports to determine problem invoices and works with both vendors and the customer to assist in resolving issues. Coordinates with suppliers, logistics and contracting departments to ensure pricing integrity on purchase orders and Item Master updates are accomplished to minimize invoice discrepancies.
- Drafts reports for procurement that is directed by the Regional Supply Chain Manager. Attends assigned meetings with departments, vendors, customers, contracting, and value analysis and logistics staff to ensure communications are open and mutually informative.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
