Buyer II

Nuvance Health • Danbury, CT • 5h ago

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:

Purchases products and services required to facilitate the operation of the Hospital.

Negotiates agreements and contracts that reduce costs and improves the general operation of the Hospital.

Uses all available resources to obtain the highest quality at the lowest cost and secures pricing agreements for all items purchased.

Creates purchase orders using the electronic purchasing system. Utilizes reports and electronic capabilities to increase efficiency in the procurement process.

Acts as a resource and liaison with all customers and vendors.

May participate in the Clinical Quality Value Analysis program as nliaison betwenn supply chain and clinical staff together with the CQVA Manager.

Researches and resolves problems relating to back orders, pricing discrepancies, hospital procures, and billing discrepancies.

Demonstrates initiative with customer departments and takes a proactive stance in obtaining results.

Maintains and improve knowledge of the purchasing function.

Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE

Other Information:

Required: Associate's 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

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.

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