Buyer I - Full Time

Essential Functions

• Review and process daily requests for stocked items, per company authorization and approval policies and procedure. Verify authorization signature, cost center, and order quantity. Evaluate and route stock orders to appropriate inventory location for processing.
• Review and verify all orders for special order, non-catalog, and capital items per department procedure. Place vendor orders and verify completion of order placement and order confirmation
• Monitor and maintain item master file and item database. Execute changes in the editor and item master database when needed. Review, confirm, and make pricing adjustments for items requiring correction in the invoice discrepancy file
• Review and correct invoice discrepancies as required.
• Provide management with an accurate and timely product review report and/or detail cost analysis when requested.
• Provide staff coverage when needed. Provide phone coverage when requested. Assist management and department heads on special project when possible.

Required Education and Experience: Two year associate degree in business management preferred or minimum two years working experience as a purchasing agent in healthcare services.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Requires refined knowledge of current procurement methods and technology. Requires ability to handle multi-task efficiently. Requires detailed and positive communication skills.