What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at CHI St. Vincent Health?
Overview
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related field
Required Minimum Experience
A minimum of 2 years of progressive experience and responsibilities in purchasing
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE
Responsible for working with all end users on the purchasing of products to place orders and ensure contractual and standardization goals are met. Researches any discrepancies due to receipts and/or pricing. Verifies and tries to find alternative products if the vendor or manufacturers have a back order.
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Processes special requisitions
- Ensures all orders placed are compliant with appropriate local or national contracts and are consistent with product standardization and value analysis decisions
- Researches problems with back orders and substitute items when manufacturers and/or distributors are out of product
- Coordinates returns to vendors
- Handles hospital procedures for recalled products
- Clears on-hold invoices and returns to Finance
- Distributes product information to department heads and maintains updated reference and quote files, catalogs, etc
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education for Staff Job Levels
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related field
Required Minimum Experience
A minimum of 2 years of progressive experience and responsibilities in purchasing
Buyer
SYSTEMS, LLC -
Malvern, AR
Buyer Supervisor
University of Central Arkansas -
Conway, AR
Buyer II
ACH Arkansas Children's Hospital -
Little Rock, AR