Supply Chain Buyer

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Responsible for the procurement of a wide variety of stock and non-stock products, services and equipment at the most favorable terms for the organization. Placement of purchase orders will be with either an approved supplier and/or in compliance with the group purchasing organization (GPO) contracts. Tracks purchases and is responsible for follow up and expediting purchase orders. Acts as a liaison between the customer and supplier.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: inspire health, serve with compassion, be the difference.

• Analyzes trends and statistical data, collaborates with vendors to meet customer needs, and reviews catalogs and other sources to gather information about items for purchase.

• Reviews requests for medical equipment, furnishings, and supplies to ensure they comply with purchasing policies and meet internal customer needs.

• Purchases goods, services, and subcontractor services, including medical equipment/supplies, and furniture.

• Verifies accuracy of Purchase Order (PO) information (i.e. Pricing, delivery date, location, order confirmation).

• Tracks, expedites, and coordinates deliveries.

• Collaborates with internal teams/customers and suppliers to ensure the timely resolution of issues related to purchase orders, product availability, receiving, and invoice discrepancies.

• Prepares and submits required reports on time.

• Uses computer systems and software to perform job duties, including processing purchase orders, invoices, and reports.

• Obtains quotes and sourcing information for customers.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field

• Experience - Two (2) years in purchasing and/or materials

In Lieu Of

• In lieu of education and experience noted above, an equivalent combination of work/academic experience may be considered (i.e. four years of related work experience OR Bachelor degree)

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• NA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database)

• Customer-focused

• Mathematical skills

• Ability to multi-task and balance competing priorities

• Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders and customers

• Attention to detail

• Positive, collaborative attitude that seeks resolution of issues

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Materials Distribution Center

Facility

7001 Corporate

Department

70019070 Procurement

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