Buyer II

Description

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is an acute care hospital serving the communities in and around Sunnyvale, Texas. We strive to make the lives of our patients and their families better at every interaction. Our Team Members live out this passion in their daily roles as we support their career and personal goals.

We are located just minutes east of Dallas and south of Garland / Rowlett on Hwy 80 at Collins Road in Sunnyvale. Many team members live in Forney, Mesquite, Garland, Balch Springs, and Rockwall areas with a short commute.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern Office Setting
• On-Site Cafe' and Coffee Bar (Payroll Deduction available)
• Collaborative Teams
• Team Member engagement opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Benefits provided based on your work assignment (Full-time, Part-time, or PRN)

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a Buyer to be responsible for the operation of the procurement function of the department. Maintains the computerized materials management system. Assists Materials Management Director as necessary. Attends all department meetings. Supervises other Materials Management and Central Supply staff.

What your day will look like:

• Reviews and checks for accuracy, specification and need and processes all approved orders and requisitions.
• Places all orders with distributors utilizing phone, fax or automatic order entry.
• Interfaces directly with Accounts Payable in instances where price discrepancies exist between the purchase order and invoice. Works with vendors to research discrepancies. Approves short payments to distributors for the invoiced price.
• Reports all major or consistent price discrepancies to the Materials Management Director.
• Coordinates all product returns with various vendors.
• Assists the Materials Management Director with market trend studies and cost analysis.
• Assists Materials Management Director with solicitation of bids, review of pertinent data and negotiations.
• Assists Materials Management Director with implementation of PAR level system throughout the hospital.
• Interfaces directly with department managers in relation to procurement to establish specification and need.
• Communicates with all departments in relation to requisitions and orders that are in progress.
• Acts as contact person with computer software support group.
• Maintains computer hardware and software in a manner that ensures proper and accurate operation. Requests facility and/or corporate IS support as needed.
• Reviews backorders and expedites orders.
• Reviews all month-end data to ensure accuracy and forwards to the Materials Management Director.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned by the Materials Management Director.
• Processes paper flow according to proper procedure in the most time efficient manner.
• Requires minimal supervision in performance of job duties; is a self-starter.
• Prioritizes responsibilities to ensure completion of duties.
• Oversees the maintenance of an accurate filing system for purchase orders and requisitions.
• Processes all traveling requisitions according to proper procedures.
• Updates, catalogs, price lists and product vendor files as needed.
• Interfaces directly with sales representatives to ensure price competition and accuracy are achieved.
• Reports all findings to Materials Management Director.
• Combines all orders by vendor to ensure that orders are placed in the most efficient manner.
• Processes and makes corrections, deletions and adjustments to suggested orders by PMM for the warehouse.
• Helps to complete tasks in the Materials Management Department that are not within the job description. Renders self available, when responsibilities have been met, to assist in areas that may require assistance within the materials.

Success Factors:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics or a related field is preferred.
• At least two (2) years of experience with the procurement function in the healthcare environment.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.

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