Buyer I/II

Job Description:

This position is accountable for the acquisition of requested products, equipment, and services for assigned areas in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The incumbent works and communicates directly with all levels of Intermountain Healthcare personnel, and suppliers.

• Monday through Friday, Purchasing has a flexible start time between 7:00am – 8:45am with an 8-hour shift. 
• Yes, this position is remote but we do have 1 in-office day per month. 
• Yes, there are on-call requirements 1-2 weeks per year covering our Emergency Cell Phone.

Scope

This position is responsible for supporting the purchasing activity across the Intermountain system and is part of an empowered work team that is expected to function with minimal supervision.

Job Essentials

1.Works in association with Caregivers throughout Intermountain Healthcare to provide world class customer service and solve problems related to the procure to pay process.
2.Acquisition of requested items by; verifying submitted requisitions for accuracy, approval, compliance to contract, then generating and executing Purchase Orders. This may require minimal negotiation of pricing, terms and conditions for non-contracted items.
3.Manages stat / emergency orders, including communication of delivery info to requesting Caregivers.
4.Works directly with assigned service lines and product categories to provide transactional support for procurement processes, which includes consignment, storerooms, low-to-moderate-dollar/risk purchases, and specialty items.
5.Manages a variety of incoming SCO Procurement inquiries (phone, email, etc.), requiring a basic understanding of all Intermountain Procurement functions including Purchasing, Category Management, Sourcing, and Contract Management. Ensures that customer and inquiries are addressed/resolved in a timely manner
6.Develops knowledge in assigned categories and provides direction to customers on contracted items and appropriate purchasing methods.
7.Ensures that all applicable reports are reviewed and maintained to minimize supply disruptions, facilitate on-time payments and meet targeted benchmarks for established Key Performance Indicators (KPI?s).
8.Develops close working relationship with aligned category manager(s) to identify cost quality, and supply continuity improvements.
9.Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, project teams, and provides valuable feedback to purchasing leadership where applicable.



Minimum Qualifications

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation,
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Must meet one of the following: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or a business field, one year of purchasing/supply chain experience,
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or two years of accounts payable experience.
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Plus: Two years experience in a role requiring effective communication and customer service skills.
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Experience in a role requiring attention to detail, sense of urgency …