Buyer II

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Job Summary

The Buyer II coordinates the procurement of goods and services of all types using professional standards and guidelines on cost, quality and service. Under general supervision, initiates and processes requisitions pertaining to commodities and equipment. Processes requisitions for one-time special products and services not associated to contracts. Verifies requisitions conform to best practice for contracted versus non-contracted purchases. Reviews reports to assure system accuracy and timely processing of any open orders. Act as intermediary between the requester and the vendor including backorders, shipping issues, receiving issues, invoicing issues, etc. Provides end-user training in requisition submission through our ERP. Provides first-pass of sourcing substitutions for unavailable products.

Essential Functions:

• Procurement
  Reviews procurement requisitions and prepares and issues purchase orders for a set portfolio of internal customers. Coordinates with the Contract Administrator or Supervisor on contract requirements and emergency orders, one-time specialty bids, sole source and professional preference bid requests. Provides details of the procurement process to agency staff, including approval of specifications, introduction of new vendors and products, and procedures training. Sourcing of alternative products in the event of a backorder. (70%)
• Vendor Management
  Recommends and helps resolve DHHA / vendor disputes and maintains internal controls, including timely payment to vendors. Works with internal customers to establish new vendor relationships, including vendor set-up within ERP system and submission of documentation for vendor appraisal. (20%)
• Contract Management
  Provides any contract related information from vendors or customers and communicates any noted price change on contracted items to the appropriate Contract Administrator. Research and verify any special conditions for purchase such as minimum order fees, etc. (10%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years experience within the healthcare supply chain value stream (Purchasing, Receiving, Distribution, Accounts Payable) required and
• 1-3 years buying medical supplies /clinical equipment required or
• 4-6 years buying non-medical supplies/ non-clinical equipment required AND
• 1-3 years Infor Cloudsuite ERP experience required or
• 4-6 years comparable ERP experience required

Licenses:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of public purchasing/contracting practices and of purchasing hardware and software applications.
• Skill in researching and Analyzing information related to work assignment.
• Skill in utilizing the principles and practices of effective and persuasive communications to elicit and /or present explanatory information.
• Ability to manage purchasing transactions and workflow (requisitions/purchase orders) within the ERP system
• Ability to interpret and apply written and verbal guidelines, precedents and work practices to standardized work situations or specific cases.
• Ability to work accurately, attend to details, and follow up to ensure completion.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate several activities at the same time.
• Ability to communicate positively and effectively.
• Use discretion in dealing with confidential matters.
• Ability to create and utilize reporting features within the ERP (Open PO report, Cost Messages, Invoicing errors, etc.)
• Ability to work directly with vendors and suppliers to remediate any issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

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Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.