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3 days ago
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Job Summary
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Purchasing Supervisor The Buyer supports Trinity Healths supply chain operations by coordinating and executing the procurement of goods services and equipment essential to both clinical and operational functions. This role manages purchasing requests maintains accurate vendor and contract information and ensures the timely cost-effective acquisition of materials for assigned departments. Working collaboratively with supply chain internal customers and external suppliers the Buyer helps resolve ordering issues monitors contract compliance and supports consistent inventory availability. The position operates within a team-focused well-organized environment where clear communication and shared accountability are valued and where effective sourcing and documentation directly contribute to efficient operations and the reliable delivery of patient care resources
Key Responsibilities:
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Educational Requirements:
Experience Requirements:
Special Skills or Training Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
The Buyer primarily works in an office environment requiring prolonged periods of sitting computer use and handling documentation. Occasional standing walking and light lifting of files binders or supply samples may be required. Adequate vision hearing and communication skills are essential for reviewing purchasing data coordinating with suppliers and interacting with internal staff.
Environmental Requirements:
Work is performed in an administrative setting with routine exposure to computers office equipment and moderate noise. Occasional visits to warehouse or clinical areas may occur to review products resolve supply issues or coordinate with staff. The role requires adherence to organizational purchasing policies confidentiality standards and safety procedures when navigating operational and clinical environments.
Reporting to the Purchasing Supervisor The Buyer supports Trinity Healths supply chain operations by coordinating and executing the procurement of goods services and equipment essential to both clinical and operational functions. This role manages purchasing requests maintains accurate vendor and contract information and ensures the timely cost-effective acquisition of materials for assigned departments. Working collaboratively with supply chain internal customers and external suppliers the Buyer helps resolve ordering issues monitors contract compliance and supports consistent inventory availability. The position operates within a team-focused well-organized environment where clear communication and shared accountability are valued and where effective sourcing and documentation directly contribute to efficient operations and the reliable delivery of patient care resources
Key Responsibilities:
- Process purchase orders source products and coordinate procurement activities to meet the needs of assigned departments.
- Maintain monitor and update contracts and vendor records to ensure accuracy compliance and alignment with Trinity Health purchasing standards.
- Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing order status delivery timelines backorders and product availability.
- Collaborate with internal departments to clarify specifications resolve discrepancies and support cost effective purchasing decisions.
- Review procurement data track order performance and address issues related to product quality delays or substitutions.
- Assist with reporting vendor negotiations and continuous improvement initiatives.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- None
Educational Requirements:
- High School diploma or two year associate degree preferred.
- Experience may be accepted in lieu of educational requirements.
Experience Requirements:
- Prefer five years experience in a healthcare environment.
- Prefer three years experience in purchasing.
Special Skills or Training Requirements:
- Ability to perform duties requiring independent judgment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Adaptive to changing work environment.
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills.
- Effective negotiation skills Analytical ability.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
Physical Requirements:
The Buyer primarily works in an office environment requiring prolonged periods of sitting computer use and handling documentation. Occasional standing walking and light lifting of files binders or supply samples may be required. Adequate vision hearing and communication skills are essential for reviewing purchasing data coordinating with suppliers and interacting with internal staff.
Environmental Requirements:
Work is performed in an administrative setting with routine exposure to computers office equipment and moderate noise. Occasional visits to warehouse or clinical areas may occur to review products resolve supply issues or coordinate with staff. The role requires adherence to organizational purchasing policies confidentiality standards and safety procedures when navigating operational and clinical environments.
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About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
