Job Information
Southeast Health Senior Buyer in Dothan, Alabama
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Job Description Summary
The Senior Buyer reports directly to the Purchasing Manager of Supply Chain and is responsible for procuring supplies for Southeast Health hospital, clinics, Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM), Statera Health, Southeast Medicine Shop and Southeast Health Foundation. Assist staff with procurement of goods and services utilizing Southeast Health preferred suppliers. Pursues cost improvement initiatives for financial awareness. Serves as liaison to suppliers, strategic sourcing and key department leaders to generate request in accordance of Supply Chain standards.
Job Description
Essential Functions
Administers request and purchase order process via Workday
Proactively manage and reconcile Open Purchase orders to ensure receiving and match exceptions.
Collaborates with Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies specific to pricing, receiving and match exception.
Manages delivery schedules while considering optimum inventory levels for invoice stock locations.
Creates and manages returns
Assist Purchasing Manager in establishing business processes to maximize efficiency, speed and accuracy of purchase order volumes.
Assist customers in Workday requisitioning process
Understands the use of Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and local contracts
Works collaboratively with other department managers and directors to improve purchasing efficiency and processes
All other duties assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Experience Required
One (1) years’ experience with emphasis on basic business, supply chain, or accounting with Bachelor’s degree
Three (3) years’ experience with emphasis on basic business, supply chain, or accounting with Associate’s degree
Minimum Experience Preferred
- Three (3) years’ experience with emphasis on basic business, supply chain, or accounting
Minimum Education Required
- Associate’s degree
Minimum Education Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree
Required Skills/Abilities
Able to work in a high volume, extremely detailed oriented office environment
To deliver high-quality customer service (professionalism, patience, and a people-first attitude)
Self-starter able to work as a team member and team leader, able to achieve objectives and maintain flexibility in approach
Strong interpersonal and communication skills requiring the ability to resolve conflicting interest and obtain cooperation
Adaptable and flexibility to changing management protocols
Computer literate in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook plus possess the ability to learn other department specific software programs such as Workday and others.
Able to analyze complex to create and implement solutions
Must exhibit honesty and integrity as well as demonstrate adherence to rules, procedures and policies.
Ability to prepare reports and updates as and when required.
Solid understanding of supply chain
Shift
DayShift Details
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
FTE
1
Type
Regular
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