Buyer

　　Department: Purchasing

　　Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area

　　Job Category: Prchasing/Mat Mgmt

　　Employment Type: Full - Time

　　Job ID: 39862

　　Experience Required: None

　　Education Required: Not Indicated

　　Shift: Day

　　Location: Champaign, IL

　　Usual Schedule: M-F; 7a-4p

　　On Call Requirements: None

　　Work Location: Carle on Fieldstone

　　Secondary Job Category: Prchasing/Mat Mgmt

　　Weekend Requirements: None

　　Holiday Requirements: None

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　　Position Summary:

　　The Buyer creates purchase orders for supplies and equipment on behalf of departments across the organization. Responsible for data analysis to compare offerings from vendors to maximize contract compliance and cost savings while ensuring high quality standards are met. Works closely with Inventory Coordinators to ensure adequate inventory is available and troubleshoots order issues and discrepancies with end users, vendors, warehouse receiving teams and Accounts Payable.

　　Qualifications:

　　EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree in Related Field or Experience in Lieu of Education - Five (5) years experience in purchasing or related field accepted in lieu of education CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS None Specified

　　Essential Functions:

　　Creates purchase orders from the materials management system for supplies and equipment as needed. Interacts with vendors to negotiate and coordinate purchase and consignment agreements.

　　Investigates and resolves all incorrect billings, deliveries or other discrepancies, working closely with Accounts Payable, receiving teams and vendors.

　　Responsible for keeping up to date with group purchasing contracts and utilizing them to their fullest potential.

　　Implements cost and inventory management initiatives in order to decrease overall costs.

　　Works closely with Inventory Coordinators to ensure proper levels of supplies are replenished and on-hand at all times.

　　Monitors backorders and works with vendors and requesters to find suitable alternatives as needed.

　　Handles product recalls according to policy/procedure.

　　Communicates with clinical teams on the status and review of items, inventory levels, and requests for new equipment or products for purpose of standardization.

　　Facilitates product conversions with Supply Chain and clinical teams to ensure a smooth transition. This includes scheduling trials, in-services and logistical planning.

　　Keeps management informed of problems, changes and other pertinent information concerning inventory or other potential issues.

　　Works closely with ERP system specialist on revisions, additions and deletions of inventory items.

　　Serves as a member of the appropriate Total Value Management team for evaluation of supply requirements.

　　Prepares and analyzes usage reports in response to management requests.

　　We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected].

　　Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.