Buyer

Buyer What will you be doing: Reviews/monitors approved purchase requisitions for accuracy, monitors, price trends, maintains files and records of current and potential suppliers, materials and prices. Develops and maintains working relationships with external (vendors) and internal customers to maintain adequate sources of supply in accordance with corporate policies and procedures to obtain the most cost effective/quality products and services. Demonstrates ability to work well with other members of team to efficiently implement accepted product conversions, system changes, process improvement opportunities. Responsible for ensuring high quality, cost–effective product or service is delivered in support of the client core values and strategic plans. Reports directly to the Director of Purchasing. Keeps abreast of all Supply Chain Management policies and procedures. Work Experience: 4 Years Applicable Experience Skills & Experience: · Materials Management Information Systems · Data Analysis · Advanced Microsoft Office Area of Responsibility · Reviews purchase requisitions for reasonableness with respect to item quantities and product specifications. · Prioritizes orders, giving urgent medical and patient care related items top priority. · Performs research concerning product availability, alternative suppliers, value analysis, and user references as needed. · Meets with vendor sales representatives to discuss new products, proposals, and negotiated pricing. · Obtains competitive bids when appropriate. Negotiates price, purchase terms, and cost of equipment life cycle. · Prepares excel cost analysis reports detailing cost of goods analysis, potential rebate structures, and discounting levels. · Routinely works with department heads to advise and recommend alternatives to requested products. · Expedites orders delayed due to vendor or manufacturer backorders, credit holds, or emergency requirements and obtains acceptable substitutes as required. · Manages electronic capital budget process coordinating requests, to approved · budgets, available dollars, and appropriate approvals. · Supports supply chain initiatives and understands inventory management and accounts payable operations. · Reviews purchase requisitions to ensure completeness and compliance with financial protocols prior to commitment to vendor. · Reviews purchase requisitions for reasonableness with respect to item quantities and product specifications. · Prioritizes orders giving urgent medical and patient care related items top priority. · Performs research concerning product availability, alternative suppliers, value analysis, and user references as needed. · Meets with vendor sales representatives as needed to discuss new products, proposals, and negotiated pricing. · Obtains competitive bids when appropriate. Negotiates price, purchase terms, and · cost of equipment life cycle. · Prepares excel cost analysis reports detailing cost of goods analysis, potential rebate structures, and discounting levels. · Routinely works with department heads to advise and recommend alternatives to requested products. · Expedites orders delayed due to vendor or manufacturer backorders, credit holds, or emergency requirements and obtains acceptable substitutes as required. · Manages electronic capital budget process coordinating requests, to approved budgets, available dollars, and appropriate approvals. · Supports supply chain initiatives and understands inventory management and accounts payable operations. · Negotiates purchase agreements with vendors, incorporating requirements and specifications outlines on purchase requisition and department directives. ​Required Qualifications Work Experience: Years of Applicable Experience - 4 or more years Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required) Preferred Qualifications Relevant Experience to include: · Ability to negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers. · Ability to maintain records, information and reference material. · Ability to effectively communicate with a vast array of customers. · Strong written, verbal and follow through skills required. · Srong organizations skills and order follow throughs · Reviews purchase requisitions to ensure completeness and compliance with financial protocols prior to commitment to vendor. Education: Bachelors preferred Additional Job Requirements: Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time   Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines   Attention to detail   Operate computer programs and software   Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats .     Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)   Making independent decisions   Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions   Working Conditions: Hospital Environment Travel Requirements: Travel 1-20% within the US Physical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Premier’s compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier’s internal salary range for this role is $42,000 - $63,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges. Qualified full-time and part-time employees also recei