What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Buyer position at Springfield Clinic?
The Purchasing Buyer is responsible for providing purchasing and materials management services to all Clinic users. Services include activities associated with purchasing, and processing of purchase orders. Maintains purchasing system reports, verifies, processes, and places all Clinic purchase orders through the most efficient means available. Acts as liaison for the Purchasing Department.
Job Relationships
Reports to the Supply Chain Manager
Principal Responsibilities
- Process all purchase order information including department account verification, quantities and pricing. Set-up and maintain vendor accounts.
- Obtain pricing from vendors to insure the best price.
- Process daily Oncology and auto load drug orders.
- Manage various purchasing and inventory reports (Match Expectations, PeopleSoft pricing adjustments, LynxMobile inventory).
- Confirm availability, review back-orders, and work with vendors and staff for item substitutions.
- Manage and process expired drugs and medical supplies.
- Train new requestors on PeopleSoft and serve as a continuing resource for all requestors.
- Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
- Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
- Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
Education / Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working Environment
PHI / Privacy Level
HIPAA4
