Buyer

Buyer, Purchasing

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time
• Must have the mental acuity to understand complex procurement contracts and cross-reference requested items to those by various manufacturers

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels
• May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure
• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
• May be scheduled as needed including overtime

OSHA CATEGORY

• OSHA Category III - Employees will have no occupational exposures to hazards

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• 2 year / Associate Degree in Business Administration (Required); In lieu of an Associates Degree, a minimum of 4 years additional relevant experience is acceptable
• Other Degree in 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 1 - 2 years Experience in Purchasing (Required)

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

• No Certifications are Required or Preferred

GENERAL SKILLS

• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Relations
• Mathematical Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Grammar / Spelling
• Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
• Follow Verbal Instructions
• Microsoft Office Suite
• General Clerical Skills
• Typing 40 wpm
• 10 key calculator

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks/motion

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Walking - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Sitting - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
• Lift/carry up to 20 lbs - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)