Hometown Health
# Associate Purchasing BuyerRequisition ID:
185909Department:
100542 PurchasingShift:
DayCategory:
Professionals### Paid Time Off### 401(k) Company Match### Flexible Work EnvironmentRenown Health is northern Nevada's healthcare leader and Reno's only locally owned, not-for-profit health system. We are an entire network of hospitals, primary care offices, urgent care centers, lab services, medical specialties, and x-ray and imaging services - with more than 7,000 nurses, doctors and care providers dedicated to the health and well-being of our community.**For Providers:** Renown Health and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) are affiliate partners in Nevada's first integrated academic health system. The affiliation aims to improve the health of the community, region, and state through research, medical education, and expanded clinical care. Renown physicians participate as joint faculty at UNR Med for teaching, lectures, supervising clinical rotations, and other academic activities for the education of medical and physician assistant students, residents and fellows.Schedule:
Full Time - Eligible for Benefits## Position PurposeThis position is responsible for general internal customer service to Renown Health for procurement needs and serves as a liaison between external vendors and Renown Health staff for those procurement needs. The incumbent will be responsible for providing support for routine interactions, i.e., order confirmations, order status, basic inquiry questions regarding Supply Chain systems and process. The incumbent will work with the Purchase Buyer and Senior Buyer on more complex purchasing issues as needed to foster a well-rounded knowledge base of purchasing for the incumbent. This position will also be required to routinely maintain Renown ERP data with current information, changes in requests, and results from external vendor.## Nature and ScopeThis position will facilitate information exchange between Renown Health Staff, Supply Chain team member and external vendors. This includes entering data into all applicable system of records to ensure accurate procurement data. This also includes timely response of procurement information to department stakeholder so that they have the needed details to make their operational decision.**Key responsibilities include:**Must be able to work with cross-functional teams and departments to achieve organizational goals.Create, change, and maintain requisition and purchase order data in our systems of recordProcess incoming changes and executing according to SOP at the right quality and on timeCommunicate, when necessary, with various departments to confirm full and accurate order detailEvaluate each request with the requestor to understand the end goalExecute requests from Supply Chain to support daily tasksSupport in special projects assigned by the Manager of Purchasing leader.Actively engage and make recommendations to management that will help the team execute, learn or improveFully conversant with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, Outlook, and Teams.The position is expected to know Renown Health Purchasing Practice standards and relay them to user departments (i.e., equipment, products, contracts, etc.).KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:• Knowledge of Uniform Commercial Code.• Knowledge of Contract Law.• Knowledge of financial and accounting concepts and terms.• Excellent oral and written communication skills.• Ability to use calculator, computer keyboard and other office equipment.• Displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.Strong attention to detailWell-developed problem solving and time management skillsFlexible and able to adapt to shifting priorities, cross training to multiple functions within the Purchasing TeamHas worked and excelled under pressure and tight deadlines, in an uncertain environmentPossess strong communication skillsMust thrive in a team-oriented environmentThis position does not provide patient care.### DisclaimerThe foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.## Minimum QualificationsRequirements - Required and/or Preferred| **Name** | **Description** || --- | --- || Education: | Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred || Experience: | 1-2 years’ experience in Supply Chain Operations. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in a Healthcare setting, knowledge of medical products, and/or project planning experience. || License(s): | None || Certification(s): | None || Computer / Typing: | Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. |## BenefitsRenown Health exists to make a genuine difference in the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. And it is through your passion that this mission is made real every day. The relationship with employees is the foundation for success as we proceed with our strategic direction. We strive to build upon this solid partnership by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that meets the diverse needs of employees and their family members.With my CAREER Rewards there's peace of mind in knowing that Renown Health is also fighting for the most important things in your life - family, finances and future. Navigate options and make sure you are getting the most value from your Nursing career with us.### Education Assistance #J-18808-Ljbffr
185909Department:
100542 PurchasingShift:
DayCategory:
Professionals### Paid Time Off### 401(k) Company Match### Flexible Work EnvironmentRenown Health is northern Nevada's healthcare leader and Reno's only locally owned, not-for-profit health system. We are an entire network of hospitals, primary care offices, urgent care centers, lab services, medical specialties, and x-ray and imaging services - with more than 7,000 nurses, doctors and care providers dedicated to the health and well-being of our community.**For Providers:** Renown Health and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) are affiliate partners in Nevada's first integrated academic health system. The affiliation aims to improve the health of the community, region, and state through research, medical education, and expanded clinical care. Renown physicians participate as joint faculty at UNR Med for teaching, lectures, supervising clinical rotations, and other academic activities for the education of medical and physician assistant students, residents and fellows.Schedule:
Full Time - Eligible for Benefits## Position PurposeThis position is responsible for general internal customer service to Renown Health for procurement needs and serves as a liaison between external vendors and Renown Health staff for those procurement needs. The incumbent will be responsible for providing support for routine interactions, i.e., order confirmations, order status, basic inquiry questions regarding Supply Chain systems and process. The incumbent will work with the Purchase Buyer and Senior Buyer on more complex purchasing issues as needed to foster a well-rounded knowledge base of purchasing for the incumbent. This position will also be required to routinely maintain Renown ERP data with current information, changes in requests, and results from external vendor.## Nature and ScopeThis position will facilitate information exchange between Renown Health Staff, Supply Chain team member and external vendors. This includes entering data into all applicable system of records to ensure accurate procurement data. This also includes timely response of procurement information to department stakeholder so that they have the needed details to make their operational decision.**Key responsibilities include:**Must be able to work with cross-functional teams and departments to achieve organizational goals.Create, change, and maintain requisition and purchase order data in our systems of recordProcess incoming changes and executing according to SOP at the right quality and on timeCommunicate, when necessary, with various departments to confirm full and accurate order detailEvaluate each request with the requestor to understand the end goalExecute requests from Supply Chain to support daily tasksSupport in special projects assigned by the Manager of Purchasing leader.Actively engage and make recommendations to management that will help the team execute, learn or improveFully conversant with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, Outlook, and Teams.The position is expected to know Renown Health Purchasing Practice standards and relay them to user departments (i.e., equipment, products, contracts, etc.).KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:• Knowledge of Uniform Commercial Code.• Knowledge of Contract Law.• Knowledge of financial and accounting concepts and terms.• Excellent oral and written communication skills.• Ability to use calculator, computer keyboard and other office equipment.• Displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.Strong attention to detailWell-developed problem solving and time management skillsFlexible and able to adapt to shifting priorities, cross training to multiple functions within the Purchasing TeamHas worked and excelled under pressure and tight deadlines, in an uncertain environmentPossess strong communication skillsMust thrive in a team-oriented environmentThis position does not provide patient care.### DisclaimerThe foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.## Minimum QualificationsRequirements - Required and/or Preferred| **Name** | **Description** || --- | --- || Education: | Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred || Experience: | 1-2 years’ experience in Supply Chain Operations. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in a Healthcare setting, knowledge of medical products, and/or project planning experience. || License(s): | None || Certification(s): | None || Computer / Typing: | Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. |## BenefitsRenown Health exists to make a genuine difference in the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. And it is through your passion that this mission is made real every day. The relationship with employees is the foundation for success as we proceed with our strategic direction. We strive to build upon this solid partnership by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that meets the diverse needs of employees and their family members.With my CAREER Rewards there's peace of mind in knowing that Renown Health is also fighting for the most important things in your life - family, finances and future. Navigate options and make sure you are getting the most value from your Nursing career with us.### Education Assistance #J-18808-Ljbffr