Buyer

Summary

Job Description:

Baptist Health is looking for a Buyer to join our team! This is a remote work position that requires residency in KY or IN

As part of the Service Delivery Center for Supply Chain at Baptist Healthcare System in Louisville, KY.,this position is responsible for acquisition of standard products, equipment, and services respective ofprocedural, clinical and non-clinical operations. This position is responsible for PO creation, expeditingorders, open order follow-up, standard non-catalog item ordering, alternate item identification and invoicediscrepancy management. Confirms all purchase orders to ensure product will be delivered and invoiced correctly and timely. The Buyer supports the Accounts Payable process by resolving discrepant invoicesand working with facilities to receive product. This position also supports end-user and department needsthrough facilitation of bill-only POs. This position provides the highest level of customer service in a promptmanner and will make significant contributions to supply chain management from a service and qualityperspective. The incumbent will take an active role with their customers on proactive supply chainmanagement tactical activities to achieve excellence in supply chain

Qualifications:

• Associate degree with a minimum of 1 year experience in a diverse and operationally complex procurement environment with specific experiencein supply chain management and/or purchasing.

• In lieu of degree 3 years progressively responsible procurement or customer service experience.

• Demonstrated experience in advancing a genuine customer-centered attitude to the supply chain function, and thecapacity to incorporate that philosophy in user-friendly services working collaboratively with clinicians, physicians, andstakeholders in an interdisciplinary service environment.

• Knowledge of medical/surgical supplies, equipment and services preferred