POSITION SUMMARY

The Buyer II is responsible for ordering stock or non-stock hospital and off-site locations' supplies, equipment and services, including processing requisitions, researching products, entering data, follow-up on back orders, selecting vendors and maintaining up-to-date information on products. The Buyer II reinforces with customers, the Supply Chain Services functions and procedures.

The Buyer II is responsible for category and/or department specific benchmarking, bidding, contracting and purchasing and works in conjunction with the Sourcing and Buying teams to meet all procurement needs.

The Buyer II participates in task groups and implementation teams involved with Information Systems activities which affect the Supply Chain Department. This position provides mentoring/training for Buyer I positions. The Buyer II serves as a resource for team members and other members of the department. The Buyer II utilizes continuing education opportunities to improve purchasing techniques.

The Buyer II provides other services as requested by Management in support of departmental objectives and has the ability to multitask and manage time expectations.

This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to team work and cooperation.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Associate's degree in Procurement or related field required.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Certified Materials Resources Practice Certificate required within 1 year of hire.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 2 years purchasing experience required. Experience with an emphasis on Materials Management computer systems preferred. Experience with both Microsoft Word and Excel applications required.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrates the technical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool. Demonstrates effective communication skills. Demonstrates ability to perform basic financial calculations and spreadsheet navigation. Exhibits strong critical reasoning skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, and potential injury.

The essential functions for this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports to department leadership.

The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.