Corporate Buyer

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

The UHS Corporate Supply Chain Department is seeking a dynamic and talented Corporate Buyer.

The Corporate Buyer sources and purchases capital equipment and services requested by facilities.  Works with assigned facilities to ensure GPO and UHS contract compliance and standardization.  Assists them in the procurement process.  Provides extensive customer service and responsiveness to customer’s needs. Works in McKesson on PFM funding and problem solving. Resolves invoice discrepancies on a daily basis. Handles multiple tasks and provides efficient response turn around for all communications.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processes CAR/PAC approved requests to meet established department standards. Funds all orders in McKesson in a timely manner. Works on PAC’s.
• Pays apps and requisitions for projects on assigned facilities.
• Works with Value Analysis, PPI and Legal teams as needed. Continues to educate and update by attending vendor meetings.
• Responds to voicemails and emails within department standards. 
• Acts as a resource to the process for the customer.
• Works closely with facility staff/C-Suite to assist as needed.
• Identifies cost savings opportunities.
• Identifies products or services that can be contracted or group buys negotiated.
• Ensures contract compliance of purchases, including GPO or UHS negotiated contracts.
• Guides facilities towards preferred vendors as needed. Validates pricing prior to placing orders.
• Reconciles invoice discrepancies and ensures accuracy of invoices.
• Matches invoices for payment. Works closely with A/P team daily.
• Expedites orders by reviewing open PO’s to ensure vendor performance and delivery expectations.
• Provides service recovery by responding to a customer when outcome was not what it should have been.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma with 1-3 years of experience, 3-5 preferred.

• Great communication and customer support skills a must. 

• Knowledge of excel and word helpful. 

• Must be a team player and work well with others.

This opportunity provides the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off
   

*UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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