Buyer - Purchasing/Supply Chain

Albany, Georgia

Employer: Phoebe Physicians
Industry: Professional (Non-Nursing)
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Description

JOB SUMMARY
  • The Buyer is responsible for the procurement of supplies, equipment, and services used by the hospital and affiliated corporate organizations. Being the first level support for all calls coming into Purchasing, they research and respond to all calls.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
  • Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
  • Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
  • Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
  • Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
  • Must have the mental acuity to understand complex procurement contracts and cross-reference requested items to those by various manufacturers is required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
  • General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
  • May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
  • May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
  • Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
  • May be scheduled as needed including overtime


Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
  • 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (Required) ;In lieu of a Bachelor's Degree; an Associate Degree and a Minimum of 4 years additional relevant experience is acceptable.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
  • 1 - 2 years Experience in Purchasing (Required)
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
  • Not Applicable - No Certification and Licensure Requirements Required or Preferred
GENERAL SKILLS
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Customer Relations
  • Mathematical
  • Analytical
  • Grammar / Spelling
  • Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
  • Follow Verbal Instructions
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • General Clerical Skills
  • Typing 40wmp
  • 10 key calculator
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
  • Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Standing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
  • Walking - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
  • Sitting - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
  • Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
  • Bending/Stooping - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
  • Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
  • Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
  • Lift/carry up to 20 lbs - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
  • Lift/carry > 20 lbs with assistance - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
  • Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Created: 2024-05-18
Reference: 29971
Country: United States
State: Georgia
City: Albany

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