Strategic Buyer Job Listing at Wilson Health in Sidney, OH (Job ID 8a7883a89959822101995c089c522218)

Description

Wilson Health is looking for a direct hire Strategic Buyer in Sidney, Ohio..   Key Perks and Benefits:

• Access to Employer Direct Care Clinic.  Free medical care and pharmacy services for eligible employees and dependents covered by Wilson Health's medical insurance plan.
• Free onsite employee fitness center
• Generous paid time off program beginning day one.
• Medical Insurance: Your Choice of Two High Deductible Health Plan Options or a PPO, Dental and Vision Insurance- Coverage Begins Day One of Employment
• H S A with employer contribution for eligible health plans, FSA for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Salary Continuation benefit beginning day one.
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and employee and dependent Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Industry leading retirement plan- employer contributions begin day one, no waiting period for participation.
• Tuition Assistance Program

Employment Status: Full-Time Working Hours: 40 hours a week (Salaried) Shift: 1st shift Position Reports to: Director, Supply Chain   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Coordinates the timely purchase of inventory and non-stock items for Wilson Health, resolves all discrepancies that may arise from these purchases, and develops and nurtures beneficial vendor partnerships in regard to these purchases. Process purchase orders for replenishment of stock items and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment for assigned departments. Purchase items and services or negotiates contracts at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, and other factors.
2. Coordinate procurement and expedited shipping of items from current distributors, local retailers or other medical facilities when emergency shortages occur.
3. Resolves all discrepancies that may arise from respective purchases including daily monitoring of price changes including EDI discrepancies.  The EDI vendor's website is to be kept up-to-date with notes regarding completed follow up on any discrepancies.
4. Verifies/monitors appropriate order quantity, pricing, and delivery time on all orders in assigned areas (inventory and non-stock). Enters data in to the ERP, maintaining accurate inventory records and purchasing data. Processes daily purchase order receipts and completes and/or supervises updates to the ERP. Reviews all paperwork for accuracy and maintains appropriate document files.
5. Utilizes electronic tools as necessary to procure items at lowest cost possible including, but not limited to, group purchasing organization websites such as Vizient.  Ensure contract compliance, verify contract pricing and evaluate cost saving opportunities.
6. Expedites late orders, notifies departments of delays, and reconciliation of invoice discrepancies. Works closely with accounts payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and facilitate reconciliation. Maintains a sense of urgency meeting customer needs.
7. Meet with vendors to obtain product information, review quotes, proposals and negotiate favorable pricing for assigned hospital departments. Screen new vendors, arrange meetings with appropriate departments as required and ensure vendor compliance with WH vendor policy. Monitors contract compliance, recommending action on problem situations and negotiating extensions of delivery schedules.
8. Filing, reviewing contracts and interviewing sales personnel. Assist with contract administration includes:  monitoring party compliance, problem resolution; evaluation and analysis of GPO contract utilization and inclusion of Wilson Health and; assessing satisfactory contract completion.
9. Prepares documentation for and arranges with vendors for returns and repairs as needed. Maintain good product flow via expediting, following up on returns, credits, and related items.
10. In coordination with the staff in assigned areas, this position is responsible for maintaining inventory; this includes placing timely orders in accordance with established re-order points and re-order quantities and/or to maintain proper inventory levels with the appropriate vendor and tracking all backorders, identifying and correcting variances by using such tools as cycle counting, location audits, and control group (test) counting. 
11. Meets with vendors as required assuring hospital policy and contracting compliance. Assist Director in providing quotes, samples, product demonstrations and product information for all ancillary departments.
12. Coordinates with the nursing departments new product or equipment trials. Reviews and researches new products, substitute products and quality improvement ideas for presentation the Value Analysis committee. Provides in-services to clinical departments and/or units regarding new equipment and/or products.
13. Maintain knowledge of current market and product developments and locate new sources of supplies.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.  Provides essential function coverage for other Materials Management positions as needed.
15. Provides helpful and polite customer service when working with customers.
16. Maintains a clean, neat and safe working environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Bachelor's in healthcare administration, business, or supply chain management and two to three years' experience as a buyer is preferred; Excellent computer skills, keyboard skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office products are required. One to three years' experience in a healthcare environment preferred.  Certification as a CPM, CMRP, or CSCM preferred.

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