Buyer, Sourcing and Procurement

Company: Community Medical Centers
Location: Fresno
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Overview: *All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*Responsibilities: The Buyer is accountable for efficient, timely, and cost effective procurement of various supplies, equipment and services to support Community Medical Centers (CMC). Utilize enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and other systems to proactively manage inventory to mitigate or reduce risk of back orders, discrepancies, and substitutes. Accountable for invoice reconciliation with Accounts Payable, and is responsible for effective coordination of supplies that have been recalled or discontinued by the manufacturer. Develop effective relationships and maintain exceptional customer service with department stakeholders.Accountabilities 1. Responsible for the entire procurement process. Uses ERP and additional systems to complete requisition review, processes purchase orders, and verifies OTD. 2. Ensures credit for returned merchandise. Works with receiving to resolve receiving discrepancies and obtains/processes Return Goods Authorization (RGA) for returns and supplier credit. 3. Investigates products, services and procedures for cost containment. 4. Oversees and reviews all invoice discrepancies and works with Accounts Payable for resolution in a timely manner. 5. Manages pricing based on current contracted vendor price agreements while actively managing price discrepancies with the Contract Coordinator for resolution. 6. As a materials management representative collaboratively interacts with internal customers to address their supplies, equipment and service needs in a satisfactory manner. 7. Functions as a resource for the assigned departments on material management services and processes and creating shopping lists with Lawson. 8. Coordinates product substitutes with the departments to prevent supply interruptions. Proactively monitors orders and resolves problems with back-orders. 9. Complies and completes all required training and education as provided by Materials Management and hospitals policies and procedures. 10. Successfully works with vendor representatives to resolve conflicts on pricing, delivery and specifications. 11. Ensures that business relations with suppliers are conducted according to ethical guidelines 12. Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications: Education ---High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED) or Completion of a CMC Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate requiredExperience ---1 year of purchasing or inventory control experience preferredLicenses and Certifications ---CMRP - Certified Materials and Resource Professional through the American Hospital Association (AHA) preferred ---CPSM - Certified Professional in Supply Management through the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) preferredPlease note: Per the CDPH order, all healthcare workers are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or have an approved exemption and test regularly. Please note: If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires. Candidates must also meet current bonus requirements to be eligible.

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