Buyer - Bryan Health

JOB SUMMARY:

Given minimal supervision, the Buyer coordinates purchases within the Medical Center to ensure departments have needed supplies and equipment. Collaborates with departments regarding opportunities for reducing expenses.

JOB TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Ensures the purchase of supplies and minor equipment items in a timely manner.

3. *Works with all departments and vendors for reviewing, placing, price verification, and follow-up

of orders.

4. *Promotes cost containment through recommendations regarding supply expense reduction and contract utilization.

5. *Maintains current purchasing information on the computerized inventory system.

6. *Ensures open and honest competition among vendors; evaluates services provided by each

vendor.

7. *Works with Management Accounting in a timely manner to correct any invoice discrepancies.

8. *Expedites orders as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency required. Associates degree in business administration or related field preferred. Minimum of one (1) year hospital or industrial purchasing required.

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