What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR BUYER position at Cooper University Health Care?
At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.
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Short Description
The Senior Buyer will play an integral collaborative support roll in day-to-day procurement of medical devices and disposables to support the health systems patient care and patient satisfaction needs. The Senior Buyer will be responsible for daily transaction management to facilitate adequate supply flow from over 1,400 suppliers and 45,000 active SKUs.
The Senior Buyer will possess a service mindset with emphasis on proactively managing, observing, and acting upon supply demand trends. A sense of urgency and ability to prioritize various tasks throughout the workday is preferred to achieve adequate results and avoid supply gaps, stockouts and rush orders. The Senior Buyer will utilize the health systems ERP system to manage transactions and export daily reporting. The Senior Buyer will rely on experience and judgement to resolve various business decision daily.
Experience Required
3-5 years experience required. Equivalent experience in a supply chain role dealing with vendors and product orders.
Education Requirements
High School Diploma required. Bachelors Preferred.
Cooper University Health Care complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people, or treat them differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
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