What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at CommonSpirit Health?
Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.
CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.
CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.
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
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related field |
A minimum of 2 years of progressive experience and responsibilities in purchasing |
Good communications skills Strong analytical skills Ability to manipulate large files in Excel and use functionality such as sorting, pivot tables Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Project, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint Knowledge of automated ERP systems and processes Ability to research data for pricing, order dates, receiving inquiries spend in relevant supply chain applications (e.g., Lawson) Good knowledge of hospital products Must also be able to do creative problem solving and have the ability to work both independently and in a team situation |
Three years of health care experience preferred. Incumbents in his job will be grandfathered into educational requirements |
