Healthcare Buyer

Healthcare BuyerJob DescriptionPurpose & Scope: The Healthcare Buyer is responsible for procuring products, supplies and services for VHC Health. This role is responsible for cross-functional collaboration across multiple divisions, including Finance, Supply Chain, and operational areas such as Nursing, IT, Facilities, OR and other areas, to deliver excellent customer service and high quality support, while maintaining strong resource stewardship. The Buyer will help determine supply needs and will make necessary purchases to help the organization remain productive and efficient.Customer service is the focus of the Healthcare Buyer role, providing consultation to internal customers in Purchasing Operations and Workday ERP system policies and processes. Education: High School diploma or equivalent is required.Additional experience considered in lieu of education requirement: Two (2) years Supply Chain Management.Experience: One (1) years of SCM, Procurement, or SCM operations is preferred.Experience with ERP systems (Workday) is preferred.Certification/Licensure: None required.Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Strong attention to detail to ensure all purchase orders are accurate

An understanding of purchase order software platforms

IT skills to troubleshoot essential computer programs

Math skills to make sure all calculations are correct and avoid any unforeseen losses for the company

Computer skills, Microsoft Office, Basic Excel experience to include sorting, vlookups, filters, 55 WPM

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to include strong customer service skills and excellent email etiquette to support internal and external customers

Demonstrated critical thinker and problem solver

Ability to operate in high-pressure situations

Excellent organizational skills

Demonstrated innovative approach to problem resolution

Ability to work collaboratively across VHC Health entities and disciplines

Demonstrated commitment to patient and family centered care

Effective analytical ability to develop and analyze options, recommend solutions to and assist leadership in solving problems and issues

Ability to function independently and deal with competing priorities

Ability to recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and develop goals for professional growth and achievement

Ability to demonstrate a commitment to quality and excellence

Exhibits confidence, appropriate risk taking and achievement of high standards

Positive, can-do attitude coupled with a sense of urgency

Good judgment and ability to act decisively at the right time

Effective communication skills both in written and verbal

Ability to work as a part of a team

Ability to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction including employees, patients, visitors, faculty, referring physicians, and external stakeholders.