Purchasing Buyer

The Purchasing Buyer is responsible for providing purchasing and materials management services to all Clinic users. Services include activities associated with purchasing, and processing of purchase orders. Maintains purchasing system reports, verifies, processes, and places all Clinic purchase orders through the most efficient means available. Acts as liaison for the Purchasing Department.

Job Relationships

Reports to the Supply Chain Manager

Principal Responsibilities

• Process all purchase order information including department account verification, quantities and pricing. Set-up and maintain vendor accounts.
• Obtain pricing from vendors to insure the best price.
• Process daily Oncology and auto load drug orders.
• Manage various purchasing and inventory reports (Match Expectations, PeopleSoft pricing adjustments, LynxMobile inventory).
• Confirm availability, review back-orders, and work with vendors and staff for item substitutions.
• Manage and process expired drugs and medical supplies.
• Train new requestors on PeopleSoft and serve as a continuing resource for all requestors.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Associate's degree plus one year purchasing experience or three years purchasing experience required.
• Previous knowledge or experience with Microsoft Office products.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Internet ordering procedures, purchasing documentation procedures, and use of computer. Knowledge of medical products is preferred.
• Must be a self-starter who is willing to investigate and solve problems including some independent decision-making.
• Ability to adapt to changing levels of work with a minimum of direct supervision.
• Good communication and mathematical skills.
• Manual dexterity required for use of calculator and computer keyboard.

Working Environment

• Fast paced office environment.
• Some bending and stretching required.
• Requires sitting and standing for periods of time working in an office environment.
• Regularly communicates utilizng telephone equipment.

PHI/Privacy Level

HIPAA4