ABOUT THE JOB

Coordinates and assists with effective procurement functions, provides procurement for stock and non-stock supplies, equipment, and services.

SALARY RANGE: $19.15 - $30.23

SHIFT: Monday - Friday 8:00a - 5:00p

ABOUT US

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals — including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital — and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you will be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives and supporting our team members to achieve their personal and professional goals. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility, and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including 9 paid holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% match up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels, and more.
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here .

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Audits, reviews, and processes electronic purchase requisitions, as received.
• Prepares, places, and maintains purchase orders for the Medical Center and Clinics; documents items purchased, pricing, vendor information, and all other pertinent information regarding the order.
• Modifies and inputs data in the MMIS for supplies, equipment, and services.
• Confirms Vizient contract pricing, negotiates special pricing, and/or obtains bids to ensure the best possible price is paid for supplies, equipment, and services. Reviews ECRI data for best practices for managing and controlling costs.
• Provides exceptional customer service and maintains effective communication with all departments.
• Assists with preparing purchase requests, coordinates product returns, and resolves invoice discrepancies.
• Follows up on backorders, and completes accruals and product failures in a timely manner.
• Responsible for performing other duties as necessary.
• Assists in maintaining department files; provides office support and answers department phone in the absence of the Assistant Buyer.
• Assists with storeroom and surgery annual inventories, shipping and distribution functions, and any other department activities as necessary. Promotes customer service and staff satisfaction scores within supply chain and the hospital.
• May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

Three (3) years of relevant experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.