Buyer
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Mississippi • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Authorizes and determines items to be purchased using established contracts.
- Provides for a consistent day to day process for all the procurement functions for the system.
- Confirms receipt of orders daily with vendors to ensure the accuracy and timely delivery of products ordered.
- Serves as the liaison between hospital Associates and suppliers to ensure product quality and supplier service are provided.
- Demonstrates effective customer service skills, promotes a positive work environment and contributes to the overall team effort of the department and the division.
- Monitors and provides daily productivity and quality indicators for all assigned purchasing processes.
- Maintains current files of all purchasing transactions.
- Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1-3 years SAP purchasing or related experience
- Knowledge of standard software programs for word processing and spreadsheets are preferred.
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles as acquired through basic and intermediate accounting at the college level or in an accredited business school.
- Product knowledge as might be acquired with one to two years’ experience with the product area is preferred.
- Skill and proficiency in verbal and written communications.
- Exemplary telephone and customer service skills are required.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
Benefits
- Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve.
- We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
SAP purchasingbasic accounting principlesmathematical calculations
Soft skills
customer service skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationteam collaborationpositive work environment
Certifications
High School DiplomaBachelor's Degree