Buyer

Responsibilities:

• Creating and issuing purchase orders for the organization correctly and timely.
• Acts as the primary procurement agent for the organization.
• The buyer is an expert user of the organization’s MMIS system.
• Assists with invoice discrepancies and product returns.
• Assists with building and maintaining templates.
• Assists with building bin locations.
• Assists with making and upkeeping Parr levels. 
• Always maintain accurate inventory levels of the Materials Management storeroom.
• Assists with delivering supplies to requesting departments in a timely manner.
• Assists with or serves as backup to the job functions of the Materials Management Technician 
• Monitor existing purchase orders to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Identifies and communicates with manager when supplies are backordered to ensure internal customer expectations are met.
• Develop and manage effective relationships with coworkers.
• Develop and manage effective relationships with suppliers.
• Develop and manage effective relationships with hospital departments.
• Works with Materials Management staff, Requisitioners, AP, and Department Heads to ensure smooth operations, transactions, consistent flow of supply, and effective troubleshooting of problems.
• Assists with cost reduction opportunities for the organization.
• Assists with supply/equipment inventory.
• Assists with cycle counts. 
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• 2 years of relevant materials handling and/or procurement experience preferred.