OU Medicine
Position Title:
Buyer
Department:
Supply Chain
Job Description:
General Description The Buyer is responsible for processing all purchasing requests for all supplies, services, and equipment; ensuring all orders are processed in an accurate and timely manner, as well as identifying and sourcing viable substitute products to minimize the impact of backorders on our customers; and ensuring that invoice and price discrepancies are resolved and the back order report is current.
Essential Responsibilities
Processes all assigned special purchase requests in a timely and accurate manner
Processes all on-line requisitions for assigned vendors within twenty four hours
Reviews Open Receiving (OREC) report weekly to ensure it remains current
Works closely with Accounts Payable staff to resolve and avoid any and all invoice discrepancies within forty-eight hours
Validates receipt, review, and correct all Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and fax confirmations in order to eliminate any service failures
Maintains a high degree of communication, cooperation and coordination with assigned departments regarding purchases
Reports any supplier or customer performance issues in accordance with the policies and procedures
Works closely with the Purchasing Manager to ensure that EDI, on line requisitioning, electronic faxing, and file item additions are being optimized
Expedites open purchase orders
Maintains expedited log (courier) to track emergency deliveries
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience:
One ( 1) or more years of professional work experience required. Two (2) or more years of purchasing experience in healthcare is preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:
None required. Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) Preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Analytical - ability to understand and organize data.
Communication - Superior oral and written communication skills.
Customer orientation – establishes and maintains long-term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations.
PC skills – demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and others as required.
Time management – ability to prioritize and manage several tasks at one time.
Bachelor’s in Finance, Supply Chain Management, Business Management or other related field preferred.
Experience in budgeting, health care industry supplies, materials management/supply chain preferred
Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login.
OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.
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Buyer
Department:
Supply Chain
Job Description:
General Description The Buyer is responsible for processing all purchasing requests for all supplies, services, and equipment; ensuring all orders are processed in an accurate and timely manner, as well as identifying and sourcing viable substitute products to minimize the impact of backorders on our customers; and ensuring that invoice and price discrepancies are resolved and the back order report is current.
Essential Responsibilities
Processes all assigned special purchase requests in a timely and accurate manner
Processes all on-line requisitions for assigned vendors within twenty four hours
Reviews Open Receiving (OREC) report weekly to ensure it remains current
Works closely with Accounts Payable staff to resolve and avoid any and all invoice discrepancies within forty-eight hours
Validates receipt, review, and correct all Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and fax confirmations in order to eliminate any service failures
Maintains a high degree of communication, cooperation and coordination with assigned departments regarding purchases
Reports any supplier or customer performance issues in accordance with the policies and procedures
Works closely with the Purchasing Manager to ensure that EDI, on line requisitioning, electronic faxing, and file item additions are being optimized
Expedites open purchase orders
Maintains expedited log (courier) to track emergency deliveries
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience:
One ( 1) or more years of professional work experience required. Two (2) or more years of purchasing experience in healthcare is preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:
None required. Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) Preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Analytical - ability to understand and organize data.
Communication - Superior oral and written communication skills.
Customer orientation – establishes and maintains long-term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations.
PC skills – demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and others as required.
Time management – ability to prioritize and manage several tasks at one time.
Bachelor’s in Finance, Supply Chain Management, Business Management or other related field preferred.
Experience in budgeting, health care industry supplies, materials management/supply chain preferred
Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login.
OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.
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