Buyer Materials Management
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Job Description
Overview
Manages and procures medical and surgical supplies for all areas under the purview of Materials Management including but not limited to General Stores and Periop.
Responsibilities
- Initiates purchase orders and procures all Materials Management supplies and maintains adequate supply levels to service University Hospital.
- Solicits and analyzes quotations changing sources of supply when appropriate for better price delivery and quantity making certain that determinations are consistent with statutory requirements and the policies and procedures established by the University Hospital.
- Meets with vendor/reps for new product presentations and updates on equipment and medical/surgical supplies.
- Identifies documents communicates and resolves all backorder issues in a timely manner.
- Reconciles and tracks purchases on a daily basis. Provides plans for stock levels reacting to change in demands and logistics. Recommends measures to ensure and improve product availability to prevent stock outs.
- Prepares supplies and stock for return to vendors for credit.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in an appropriate field plus one 1 year buying experience preferably in a hospital setting. Experience in hospital and researchrelated purchasing is a plus. Computer literacy is required.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and computerized purchasing applications are preferred. Equivalent education experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Credential Required: Bachelors Degree
Primary Source Verification: University Hospitals designated Background Check Company
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires standing twothirds 2/3 of the time walking twothirds 2/3 of the time requires sitting onethird 1/3 of the time use of hands to finger handle or feel over twothirds 2/3 of the time reach with hands and arms onethird 1/3 of the time stoop kneel crouch or crawl onethird 1/3 of the time talk or hear over twothirds 2/3 of the time. Position requires lifting up to ten 10 lbs. up to onethird 1/3 of the time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Moderates noise (examples: business office with computers and printers light traffic).
Employment Type
Full-Time
