Buyer at Excelsior Springs City Hospital in Excelsior Springs, Missouri

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

Creating and issuing purchase orders for the organization correctly and timely.
Acts as the primary procurement agent for the organization.
The buyer is an expert user of the organization's MMIS system.
Assists with invoice discrepancies and product returns.
Assists with building and maintaining templates.
Assists with building bin locations.
Assists with making and upkeeping Parr levels.
Always maintain accurate inventory levels of the Materials Management storeroom.
Assists with delivering supplies to requesting departments in a timely manner.
Assists with or serves as backup to the job functions of the Materials Management Technician
Monitor existing purchase orders to ensure on-time deliveries.
Identifies and communicates with manager when supplies are backordered to ensure internal customer expectations are met.
Develop and manage effective relationships with coworkers.
Develop and manage effective relationships with suppliers.
Develop and manage effective relationships with hospital departments.
Works with Materials Management staff, Requisitioners, AP, and Department Heads to ensure smooth operations, transactions, consistent flow of supply, and effective troubleshooting of problems.
Assists with cost reduction opportunities for the organization.
Assists with supply/equipment inventory.
Assists with cycle counts.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Position Requirements:

2+ years of relevant materials handling and/or procurement experience preferred.