What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Buyer position at Westchester Medical Center Health Network?
NorthEast Provider Solutions Inc.
Purchasing-WMC Health
Full Time
M-F 8a to 4 : 30p
Job Summary :
This individual is responsible for initiating and following through on the various steps involved in the purchasing of a variety of products, equipment, and services used by all WMC health departments. An individual must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, must be able to work in an organized fashion, and must have excellent customer service skills.
Responsibilities :
Provide customer service to departments within the Westchester Medical Center Health Network.
Review requisitions and purchase orders against specifications and catalogs.
Review requisitions and purchase orders with departments for clarification.
Verify budget allocations and charges appearing on departmental requisitions.
Assist with the coordination of activities that relate to Value Analysis.
Receive and process new item add requests.
Assist Contract Category Managers with negotiation of local agreements.
Manage special order items and determine if they should be routed through the Value Analysis Process.
Reconcile confirmation and invoices daily for price discrepancies, accuracy, and completeness of quantities ordered.
Conduct price comparison analytics.
Review PO open and backorder reports, and exception report and conduct month end close procedures.
Participate in Lean Daily Management huddles.
Support Departments with identifying substitutes for back ordered and recalled items.
Use computer applications or other database systems such as spreadsheets, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments.
Utilize a computerized / automated purchasing system.
May perform other incidental tasks, as needed.
Qualifications / Requirements :
Experience : 2 years of relevant professional work experience with a high school diploma; 1-2 years with an associate's or bachelor's degree. Background / familiarity with purchasing logistics and processes.
Education : High school diploma, required. Associates or Bachelor's degree, preferred. Training in Lawson and McKesson Supply Chain Management (MSCM) preferred.
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