Procurement Buyer
Yale New Haven Health | |
United States, Connecticut, New Haven | |
20 York Street (Show on map) | |
Sep 27, 2024 | |
Job Description
Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. The Buyer I is expected to gain competency and knowledge of contract administration, procurement, sourcing, analytics, MMIS item & database management and project management through daily tasks. The individual must be able to handle assigned tasks with minimal supervision. The ability to change priorities dependent upon organizational need is a necessity. Along with the Supervisor, this person may also take direction from Supply Chain leadership, the Senior Contract Specialist, Contract Specialist I/II, Sourcing Specialist and Value Analysis Nurse to perform any or all of the following duties to facilitate the acquisition of goods and services for all entities of YNHHS. The Buyer must be able to take direction and collaborate with various levels of Supply Chain and Hospital personnel to explore alternatives and participate in negotiations with vendors for the acquisition of various supplies and services. Following proper Strategic Sourcing policies, this work will focus on Purchase Order execution, Requisition Queue management, standardization, reduced/stable pricing, and the preparation of contract documents that protect the interest of all of the YNHHS entities. The collection of information, preparation of financial analysis, and project documentation is required for all products or services. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities
Qualifications EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in a business field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered. EXPERIENCE With a Bachelor's Degree (in a business field), 0-1 years of experience required. Without a degree, 1-2 years' experience in Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management preferred, preferably within Healthcare. Experience with contracts, agreements, and managing databases is preferred. LICENSURE CMRP designation or equivalent & relevant professional certification (Six Sigma, APICS CPIM or CSCP, etc.) preferred. For Buyers in the Pharmacy pod, Current State of CT Pharmacy Technician registration preferred. SPECIAL SKILLS Proficient in Excel spreadsheet work. Develop and maintain working relationships to collaborate with all hospital and YNHHS personnel. With direction from others be able to function autonomously in many cases to complete multiple tasks with minimal supervision. The ability to change priorities dependent upon organizational need is also necessary. Ability to conduct complex analysis in Excel, be proficient in Word and PowerPoint is preferred. Must communicate effectively and have a keen attention to detail. YNHHS Requisition ID 127327 |