Network Buyer - Purchasing

Kettering Health Network•Miamisburg, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

PLEASE NOTE: This is temporary, project-based role to assist during a technology integration. Perform the full range of buying functions across Network facilities and departments. Includes the effective use of automated purchasing tools, collaboration with Network departments, and continuous improvement of processes and procedures. Perform a variety of tasks to ensure efficiency with the entire purchasing process, from requisitioning to receipt of products or services. Collaborate with Accounts Payable to assist with resolving invoice discrepancies. Collaborate with Supply Chain Management to communicate vendor performance issues, update the item file, and assist with department training for requisitioning and other tools. Assist departments in developing, contacting, and maintaining new and existing sources of supply. Automate the purchasing process to the greatest extent possible through the use of electronic requisitioning, electronic data interchange, use of the blanket purchase order in PMM, and continuous update of the item file. Assists in strengthening guest relations within Purchasing and with departments throughout the Network. Provides back-up for department Administrative Coordinator. Receives most work assignments from the Network Purchasing Manager.

Requirements

High School diploma required
24 months clerical experience in a business office environment or previous experience working one or more of the following areas: Purchasing/Inventory
Must have excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Perform the full range of buying functions across Network facilities and departments.
Effective use of automated purchasing tools.
Collaboration with Network departments.
Continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
Ensure efficiency with the entire purchasing process, from requisitioning to receipt of products or services.
Collaborate with Accounts Payable to assist with resolving invoice discrepancies.
Collaborate with Supply Chain Management to communicate vendor performance issues, update the item file, and assist with department training for requisitioning and other tools.
Assist departments in developing, contacting, and maintaining new and existing sources of supply.
Automate the purchasing process to the greatest extent possible through the use of electronic requisitioning, electronic data interchange, use of the blanket purchase order in PMM, and continuous update of the item file.
Assists in strengthening guest relations within Purchasing and with departments throughout the Network.
Provides back-up for department Administrative Coordinator.
Receives most work assignments from the Network Purchasing Manager.