What are the responsibilities and job description for the BUYER position at Decatur County Memorial Hospital?
POSITION SUMMARY
Reports To:
Director of Materials Management
Summary:
General duties include negotiating contracts with vendors, issuing purchase orders for materials, matching purchase orders with invoices and verifying delivery schedules. The buyer will need to stay up-to-date on pricing and industry trends, such as special taxes levied on medical devices and GS1 supply chain standard that govern bar codes and other universal tracking methods for equipment and healthcare supplies. The buyer will frequently communicate with hospital departments to monitor their needs. The buyer will need to coordinate purchases with an outside group-purchasing organization that assists multiple health care providers in obtaining supplies and equipment at lower rates.
Work Schedule:
This position requires frequent fingering, handling, and lifting and carrying 0-10 lbs, as well as frequently walking, sitting, reaching outward, reaching above shoulders and pushing and pulling 12-25 lbs.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
Experience
One to two years related experience
Computer Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, email and basic computer skills for other software used throughout the hospital for your area of responsibility.
Computer knowledge required
Certificates & Licenses
Must have a valid driver's license.
Other Requirements
This position requires constant use of hands and fingers, lifting and carrying 0-10 lbs, as well as frequent walking, sitting, reaching outward, reaching above shoulders and pushing and pulling 12-25 lbs.
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