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Job Title:
Senior Buyer
Department:
Health System Shared Services | Supply Chain Management
Job Description
This position plays a key role in assuring cost savings, standardization and compliance with state, university and medical center policies. Senior Buyers are assigned to designated commodities (e.g., products and/or services) and work closely with commodity managers who are responsible for sourcing and negotiating contracts. Senior Buyers manage key components of public bidding events, and post-negotiation, assure critical steps are taken for contract implementation, e.g. price file uploads, vendor on-boarding, item master updates, stock requests, product conversions, coordination with logistics and distribution, etc. Senior Buyers are the primary contacts for communication with suppliers regarding operational and billing matters, and they are responsible for managing back orders, substitutions and price assurance. As specialist in there commodities, Senior Buyers provide product-specific support to Buyers, who are generalists supporting end-user requests and monitoring the daily ordering process.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of experience in supply chain, customer service, business management, healthcare or relevant field.
Additional Information:
Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Include:
- An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.
- Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.
- Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.
- Get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
- And much more!
Location:
Ackerman Rd, 660 (0242)
Position Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Shift:
First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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