Buyer Senior

Job Description:

This position is accountable for the processes used in acquisition of products, equipment, and services that requires fundamental knowledge of the clinical and/or technical aspects of requested items. The position has fundamental accountability for specialized purchasing processes and trains buyers on best practices. Handles specialized purchasing processes and is a subject matter expert in assigned categories. This position is responsible for assisting Purchasing Leadership in allocating work among buyers and resolving customer service issues while providing backup coverage for Purchasing Leadership. The Senior buyer is also expected to help mentor Buyer I and Buyer II positions. The incumbent works and communicates directly with all levels of Intermountain Healthcare Caregivers and suppliers.

• • The following states are currently paused for hiring new candidates or for new relocation requests for current caregivers

    • California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington.

Monday through Friday 730 am to 4 pm. with at least one week per year of being on call.

Skill Sets we are looking for: Proficiency in Workday ERP

Essential Functions

• Works directly with assigned service lines, suppliers and product categories to provide world class purchasing service and solve problems related to the procure to pay process.  Responsible for procurement for the most complex purchases, which includes consignment, storerooms, pharmaceuticals, Physician Preference items for moderate-to-high-dollar/risk purchases. 
• Lead the acquisition of requested items by; verifying submitted requisitions for accuracy, approval, compliance to contract, formulary and policies, then generating and executing Purchase Orders. This may require identification of sources for unique, low value purchasing, and require more complex negotiation of pricing, terms and conditions for non-contracted items. Oversees critical work processes such as stat/emergency orders.
• Primary responsibility for leading and overseeing complex and critical workflows for the purchasing department needed to make informed business decisions.  Contributes to complex/critical tasks for the purchasing department and makes informed business decisions to best support Intermountain Healthcare Caregivers according to policy and procedure.
• Leads the process for proactive supply risk management plans for assigned categories and suppliers.  This includes the primary point of contact for assigned categories on facilitating the identification and approval of substitutes.  Acts as an escalation point to supply continuity issues ensuring timely resolution to mitigate patient care impact.
• Develops close working relationship with aligned category manager(s) to identify and implement cost, quality, and supply continuity improvements.
• Ensures that all applicable reports are reviewed and maintained to minimize supply disruptions, facilitate on-time payments and meet targeted benchmarks for established Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Acts as a mentor to buyer I and Buyer II by sharing organizational and industry knowledge, facilitating training to enhance team performance, helping resolve complex issues. 

Skills

• Effective communication and customer service skills, ability to pay attention to finer details, sound decision making, and sense of urgency / timeliness and negotiation interfacing with clinical and technical experts and external suppliers.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft office.  Knowledge of ERP and P2P systems required.
• Working knowledge of EDI, e-commerce, and phone systems for the placement of orders.
• Critical thinking, ability to analyze problems, communicate and collaborate with other internal and external stakeholders to facilitate decisions.
• Continuous improvement mindset and ability to analyze problems, recommend, and implement solutions.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous situations, ability to lead and influence without direct reporting lines, highly developed business acumen.
• Negotiation - Uses some negotiation tactics; able to assist in negotiations. Understands appropriate targets and outcomes for negotiation; uses information to tailor approach. Uses leverage besides cost savings in negotiations.

Qualifications

• Maintain professional license where necessary. (For example, the pharmacy buyers are required to maintain a pharmacy tech license.)
• Experience in a role requiring attention to detail, sound decision making, sense of urgency / timeliness and negotiation skills working with Suppliers and Internal Stakeholders.
• Experience in a role requiring work in a fast-paced and changing environment while handling multiple deadlines and priorities.

Preferred qualifications

• Three to Five years’ demonstrated experience in a role requiring effective communication and customer service skills, interfacing with clinical and technical experts.

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with customers that require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use.

Location:

Supply Chain Center

Work City:

Midvale

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$27.65 - $43.55

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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