Buyer Associate

Buyer AssociateApply NowResponsibilities

Successfully manage inventory to ensure the Right Product, Right Quantity, Right Place, and Right Time occurs to meet clinical needs

Manage multiple services (product lines) of clinical inventory necessary to support OR peri-operative specialties

Analyzes data from multiple system interfaces to diligently plan, submit, and track inventory orders

Ensure that supplies are received and inventoried in a timely and effective basis to meet service level targets

Sourcing and procure substitutions for backordered/unavailable items

Track of backorders and effectively communicates pertinent information to clinical partners

Work closely with clinicians on a regular basis to support daily operations and manage complex conditions

Ensure the integrity of information in the various systems utilized by the supply chain team is correct, and optimally configured to accomplish the supply chain objectives

Direct and collaborate with assigned analyst(s), to reduce inventory variation, improve cost, and improve the service we provide

Track and achieve assigned supply chain goals / key performance indicators

Support the institution on projects, initiatives, and other tasks as needed

Provide backup to Analysts

Other duties as required

Required Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Problem-solving skills and analytical thinking

Excellent interpersonal skills, a high degree of reliability, commitment, tenacity, teamwork and creative energy; excellent time management skills

Proficiency in MS Office with proven excel spreadsheet skills

High School or GED diploma required

Minimum one year of experience in the Supply Chain Industry

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain

Skill in Data Analytics

Experience Implementing Lean Principles

Working knowledge of Peoplesoft

Modes of WorkPositions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modeshere (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .Background ScreeningMichigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.Application DeadlineJob openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.U-M EEO/AA StatementThe University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Job DetailJob Opening ID257809Working TitleBuyer AssociateJob TitleBuyer AssociateWork LocationMichigan Medicine - Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MIModes of WorkOnsiteFull/Part TimeFull-TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularFLSA StatusNonexemptOrganizational GroupUm HospitalDepartmentMM Operating Rooms - CVCPosting Begin/End Date12/11/2024 - 12/18/2024Career InterestPurchasingApply Now