Buyer - Full Time/Exempt

Buyer - Full Time/Exempt (Monday - Friday; Day Shift)

Job Summary: Procures medical supplies, equipment, and services, ensuring high-quality products are obtained at the best value to support patient care and hospital operations. Manages vendor contracts, oversees inventory levels, processes purchase orders, and ensures compliance with healthcare regulations. This role requires strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and collaboration with clinical staff.

Education, Certifications/Licensure, and Experience:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED required

Preferred:

• A bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or healthcare administration is preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months to 3+ years of experience in purchasing or supply chain, with hospital-specific experience strongly preferred.
Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) designation is a plus.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel)
• ERP/materials management software
Strong communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for procuring/expediting delivery of goods and services.

2. Reviews requisitions for completeness and accuracy

3. Process all stock and non-stock Purchase Orders in established time frame

4. Working with A/P for proper receipt and payment of good/services

5. Maintaining efficient purchasing process

6. Investigates sources of supply for product availability, the reliability of vendors and their ability to deliver

7. Liaison between Hospital Departments and Vendors

8. Keeps informed of new products and market trends

9. Monitors inventory/distribution of supply, reports problems to Director

10. Maintains computerized Purchasing/Inventory System/POI, with Director

11. Prepare clear and concise reports, recommendations and correspondence; maintain accurate and complete reports

12. Assist with month end and Physical Inventory Process.

13. Assists Director with control of budget

14. Works with Director on special projects as requested

15. Supports Receiving/Central Distribution in times of need.

16. Other duties as needed and assigned.