Position Title
Healthcare Buyer II
Job Description
Purpose & Scope:
The Healthcare Buyer II is responsible for procuring products, supplies and services for VHC Health. This role is responsible for cross-functional collaboration across multiple divisions, including Finance, Supply Chain, and operational areas such as Nursing, IT, Facilities, OR and other areas, to deliver excellent customer service and high quality support, while maintaining strong resource stewardship. The Buyer will help determine supply needs and will make necessary purchases to help the organization remain productive and efficient.
Customer service is the focus of the Healthcare Buyer II role, providing consultation to internal customers in Purchasing Operations and Workday ERP system policies and processes.
Education:
High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Additional experience considered in lieu of education requirement: Three (3) years Supply Chain Management.
Experience:
Three (3) years of SCM, Procurement, or SCM operations is required.
Experience with ERP systems (Workday) is preferred.
Certification/Licensure:
Certified Materials Resource Professional (CMRP) or Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) is preferred.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Strong attention to detail to ensure all purchase orders are accurate
An understanding of purchase order software platforms
IT skills to troubleshoot essential computer programs
Math skills to make sure all calculations are correct and avoid any unforeseen losses for the company
Computer skills, Microsoft Office, Intermediate Excel experience to include sorting, vlookups, filtering, removing duplicates, IF statements, able to type 55 WPM
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to include strong customer service skills and excellent email etiquette to support internal and external customers
Demonstrated critical thinker and problem solver
Ability to operate in high-pressure situations
Excellent organizational skills
Demonstrated innovative approach to problem resolution
Ability to work collaboratively across VHC Health entities and disciplines
Demonstrated commitment to patient and family centered care
Effective analytical ability to develop and analyze options, recommend solutions to and assist leadership in solving problems and issues
Ability to function independently and deal with competing priorities
Ability to recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and develop goals for professional growth and achievement
Ability to demonstrate a commitment to quality and excellence
Exhibits confidence, appropriate risk taking and achievement of high standards
Positive, can-do attitude coupled with a sense of urgency
Good judgment and ability to act decisively at the right time
Effective communication skills both in written and verbal
Ability to work as a part of a team
Ability to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction including employees, patients, visitors, faculty, referring physicians, and external stakeholders.