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 andprocesses.

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.