Buyer - Purchasing - FT

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc.•Hutchinson, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A brief summary of what's ahead Location: Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1 Job position summary: Facilitates purchasing, vendor selection and savings strategies, ensuring an adequate and timely supply of products and parts. The benefits have never been more rewarding. Here are a few things we offer: Paid Parental Leave Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Holiday premium pay Shift and weekend differential pay 401k with a 6% employer match Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Employee assistance program Here is a look at the full job description: Buyer - Purchasing - FT Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

Requirements

1 year of purchasing, delivery, or stock room experience, preferably in a medical environment.
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Nice To Haves

Two or more years of relevant experience.
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Familiarity with EDI (Electronic Data Interface) ordering methods for placing, confirming & tracking orders.
Knowledge of medical supplies & equipment as it pertains to purchasing.
Strong interpersonal and organization skills.
Basic computer skills.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

Monitor inventory, place orders, and stock products.
Establish reorder points and stocking levels, inventories and tracks equipment usage, and processes equipment shipments.
Maintain current catalogues and price lists for purchasing and sales departments.
Lead inventory processes.
Work closely with Accounts payable ensure invoices are accurate and processed efficiently.
Assesses requests and requisitions for compliance of purchasing policies & determination of ordering method.
As directed, review contractual agreements, bids, and quotes.
Solve problems with defective or unacceptable goods and services with users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
Work with GPO (Group Purchasing Organization) vendor to ensure proper pricing, as well as terms of contract are met. Also determine vendor selection based on pricing, existing agreements, overall value, quality and availability.
Compare repair requests (repairs, parts, rentals) with existing service agreement.
Process credits, shipping errors, returns and replacements in a timely manner.
Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.
Perform other duties as assigned.