A Buyer buys products, materials or services needed by a company or organization. Manages inventory and schedule for purchasing, works with vendors and negotiates contracts, monitors quality of supplies and services purchased. May work in farm products, manufacturing, trade or services industries.
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. The Buyer procures goods and services on behalf of the organization while ensuring purchasing policies, procedures, and compliance requirements are followed. This role reviews and processes requisitions and purchase orders, obtains quotes, supports sourcing and negotiation activities, resolves purchasing issues, communicates with vendors and internal customers, and helps maintain a clean purchase order-to-payment process. The Buyer is expected to manage workload independently, meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy, provide team coverage, and support special projects as assigned. As a Buyer, a typical day may include: Reviewing, preparing, and processing requisitions and purchase orders in accordance with organizational purchasing policies, procedures, and guidelines. Obtaining quotes, support sourcing activities, and assist with vendor negotiations to promote cost savings, cost avoidance, and policy compliance. Monitoring purchase order confirmations and follow up with vendors or internal teams to resolve discrepancies, corrections, or required database updates. Resolving match exceptions and identify root causes to reduce recurring purchasing or payment issues. Communicating delays, complications, and status updates to management, end users, vendors, and other stakeholders in a timely and professional manner. Managing assigned workload independently while meeting timelines, deadlines, and departmental performance standards with a high degree of accuracy. Maintaining effective working relationships with customers, coworkers, management, vendors, facilities, and third-party organizations through clear communication and timely follow-up. Preparing updates, emails, reports, and other communications in a clear, accurate, and effective manner. Providing team coverage and support departmental initiatives, special projects, process improvements, and operational priorities as needed. May perform other duties as assigned or directed by management This Role Might Be For You If Have the understanding of purchasing, procurement, requisition, purchase order, and vendor follow-up processes. Can interpret and follow purchasing policies, procedures, and compliance requirements. Have a strong attention to detail and accuracy when processing transactions, reconciling information, and resolving exceptions. Can prioritize work, manage competing deadlines, and maintain productivity in a fast-paced environment. Have effective communication skills both written and verbal. Can perform basic mathematical calculations and reconcile figures accurately. To Be Considered for the position, you must have: High School Diploma or GED 2+ Years of purchasing, procurement, materials management, accounts payable, customer service, or related business experience. Why You'll Love working with us: At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health. Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plans Short & Long Term Disability Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education. Equal Opportunity Employer #LI-KS1 RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
