Corporate Buyer

Job Summary:

This individual is responsible for initiating and following through on the several steps involved in the purchasing of a variety of products, equipment, and services used by all WMC health departments. Individual must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, must be able to work in an organized fashion, and must have excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities:

* Provide customer service to departments within the Westchester Medical Center Health Network * Reviews requisitions and purchase orders against specifications and catalogues * Reviews requisitions and purchase orders with departments for clarification * Verifies budget allocations and charges appearing on departmental requisitions * Contacts vendors regarding shortages, overcharges, breakage, etc. * Assists with the coordination of activities that relate to Value Analysis * Receives and processes new item add requests * Assists Contract Category Managers with negotiation of local agreements * Manage special order items and determine if they should be routed through the Value Analysis Process * Reconciles confirmation and invoices daily for price discrepancies, accuracy and completeness of quantities ordered * Conducts price comparison analytics * Reviews PO open and backorder reports, and exception report and conducts month end close procedures * Participates in Lean Daily Management huddles * Supports Departments with identifying substitutes for back ordered and recalled items * Uses computer applications or other database systems such as spreadsheets, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments * Utilizes a computerized/automated purchasing system * May perform other incidental tasks, as needed. Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:

2 years of relevant professional work experience with a high school diploma; 1-2 years with an associate's or bachelor's degree. Background/familiarity with purchasing logistics and processes.

Education:

High school diploma, required. Associates or Bachelor's degree, preferred. Training in Lawson and McKesson Supply Chain Management (MSCM) preferred.

Licenses / Certifications:

Other:

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

About Us:

NorthEast Provider Solutions Inc.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement