Job Description
Purpose & Scope:
The Healthcare Buyer is responsible for procuring products, supplies and services for VHC Health. This role is responsible for cross-functional collaboration across multiple divisions, including Finance, Supply Chain, and operational areas such as Nursing, IT, Facilities, OR and other areas, to deliver excellent customer service and high quality support, while maintaining strong resource stewardship. The Buyer will help determine supply needs and will make necessary purchases to help the organization remain productive and efficient.
Customer service is the focus of the Healthcare Buyer role, providing consultation to internal customers in Purchasing Operations and Workday ERP system policies and processes.
Education:
High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Additional experience considered in lieu of education requirement: Two (2) years Supply Chain Management.
Experience:
One (1) years of SCM, Procurement, or SCM operations is preferred.
Experience with ERP systems (Workday) is preferred.
Certification/Licensure:
None required.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Strong attention to detail to ensure all purchase orders are accurateAn understanding of purchase order software platformsIT skills to troubleshoot essential computer programsMath skills to make sure all calculations are correct and avoid any unforeseen losses for the companyComputer skills, Microsoft Office, Basic Excel experience to include sorting, vlookups, filters, 55 WPMExcellent communication and interpersonal skills to include strong customer service skills and excellent email etiquette to support internal and external customersDemonstrated critical thinker and problem solverAbility to operate in high-pressure situationsExcellent organizational skillsDemonstrated innovative approach to problem resolutionAbility to work collaboratively across VHC Health entities and disciplinesDemonstrated commitment to patient and family centered careEffective analytical ability to develop and analyze options, recommend solutions to and assist leadership in solving problems and issuesAbility to function independently and deal with competing prioritiesAbility to recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and develop goals for professional growth and achievementAbility to demonstrate a commitment to quality and excellenceExhibits confidence, appropriate risk taking and achievement of high standardsPositive, can-do attitude coupled with a sense of urgencyGood judgment and ability to act decisively at the right timeEffective communication skills both in written and verbalAbility to work as a part of a teamAbility to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction including employees, patients, visitors, faculty, referring physicians, and external stakeholders.