Summary

Facilitates the ordering process. Creates Purchase Orders and follows up on overdue orders. Resolves invoice discrepancies and researches savings opportunities. Processes requests for new vendors / items. Performs related accountabilities/responsibilities as required or directed. Follows Contract Compliance. Obtains detail quotes for all Hospital Departments. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Completes assigned goals

• Facilitates the ordering process by creating Purchase Orders for end users of product(s).

• Follows up on overdue orders.

• Resolves Invoice Discrepancies.

• Researches savings opportunities.

• Processes requests for new vendors / items.

• Performs related accountability/responsibilities as required or directed.

• Completes assigned goals.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Preferred: Associate Degree

Minimum: Associate Degree or equivalent experience

Experience

Preferred: 2 years prior experience in medical purchasing.

Minimum: 1 Year prior experience in Medical Purchasing.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Minimum: DRIVER'S LICENSE (CURRENT)

Special Skills

Preferred: Skill and proficiency in oral and written communications, purchasing concepts, and Microsoft Office software

Minimum: Purchasing concepts and Microsoft Office software

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

• Competitive salaries

• Paid vacation/time off

• Continuing education opportunities

• Generous retirement plan

• Health insurance, including dental and vision

• Sick leave

• Service awards

• Free parking

• Short-term disability

• Life insurance

• Health care and dependent care spending accounts

• Education assistance/continuing education

• Employee referral program

Job Summary:

Position: 6101 - Buyer

Facility: BMHCC Corporate Office

Department: HS Supply Chain Operations Corporate

Category: Supply Chain & Materials Management

Type: Non Clinical

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Days

Location: US:TN:Memphis

Located in the Memphis metro area REQNUMBER: 17789