Buyer II
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Job Location:
Danbury, CT - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 26 - 50
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Summary:
Purchases products and services for the Hospital at the best possible price at the appropriate quality level and delivered when required. Initiates the proper action required to ensure service excellence to all customers and acts as a resource for all Hospital departments. Performs all functions of a Buyer 1.
Responsibilities:
1. Purchases products and services required to facilitate the operation of the Hospital.
2. Negotiates agreements and contracts that reduce costs and improves the general operation of the Hospital.
3. Uses all available resources to obtain the highest quality at the lowest cost and secures pricing agreements for all items purchased.
4. Creates purchase orders using the electronic purchasing system. Utilizes reports and electronic capabilities to increase efficiency in the procurement process.
5. Acts as a resource and liaison with all customers and vendors.
6. May participate in the Clinical Quality Value Analysis program as nliaison betwenn supply chain and clinical staff together with the CQVA Manager.
7. Researches and resolves problems relating to back orders pricing discrepancies hospital procures and billing discrepancies.
8. Demonstrates initiative with customer departments and takes a proactive stance in obtaining results.
9. Maintains and improve knowledge of the purchasing function.
10. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education: ASSOCIATES LVL DGRE
Other Information:
Required: Associates Degree or equivalent experience; buyer experience and strong customer service orientation. Proficiency in excel and the ability to do basic analytics.
Desired: Buyer experience in a healthcare or hospital setting.
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk
Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Company: Nuvance Health
Org Unit: 1803
Department: Purchasing
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $26.48 - $50.49 Hourly
Key Skills
- Account Management
- Execution
- Insurance Management
- Import & Export
- Catering Operations
- Building Electrician
About Company
Our hospitals, medical practice and care centers are located throughout New York’s Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. At every location, you’ll find excellent convenient care, a personalized approach, a connected team, and access to our network of doctors. Find care now.
