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**Buyer II**
locationsSupply Chain Center time typeFull time posted onPosted 4 Days Ago job requisition idR35024 **Job Description:**
This position is accountable for the acquisition of products, equipment, and services that require more functional knowledge of the clinical and/or technical aspects of requested items. The position handles specialized purchasing processes and is a subject matter expert. The incumbent works and communicates directly with all levels of Intermountain Healthcare Caregivers and suppliers.
Scope
This position is responsible for supporting purchasing activity across the Intermountain system, accountable to help manage 1.5 billion dollars in PO spend, and part of an empowered team that is expected to function with minimal supervision.
Job Essentials
1.Works in association with Caregivers throughout Intermountain Healthcare to provide world class customer service and solve problems related to the procure to pay process.
2. Acquisition of requested items by; verifying submitted requisitions for accuracy, approval, compliance to contract, then generating and executing Purchase Orders. This may require minimal negotiation of pricing, terms and conditions for non-contracted items.
3. Executes tactical sourcing events (i.e. spot buy, low-spend events) when necessary.
4. Manages stat/emergency orders, including communication of delivery info to requesting Caregivers.
5. Works directly with assigned service lines and product categories to provide transactional support for procurement processes, which includes consignment, storerooms, moderate-to-high-dollar/risk purchases, and specialty items.
6. Develops close working relationship with aligned category manager(s) to identify and implement cost, quality, and supply continuity improvements.
7. Responsible for proactive supply risk management plans for assigned categories and suppliers.
8. Makes informed business decisions to best support Intermountain Healthcare caregivers while adhering to policy.
10. Becomes/acts as an expert in assigned categories, contracts, and Intermountain purchasing policy.
11. Initiates and manages continuous improvement initiatives, project teams, and provides valuable feedback to purchasing leadership where applicable.
Minimum Qualifications
Maintain professional license where necessary. (For example, the pharmacy buyers are required to maintain a pharmacy tech license.)
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation.
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Must meet one of the following: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or a business field, two years of purchasing/supply chain experience for clinical or highly technical service areas
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Maintain professional license where necessary. (For example, the pharmacy buyers are required to maintain a pharmacy tech license.)
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Experience in a role requiring attention to detail, sound decision making, sense of urgency / timeliness and negotiation skills working with Suppliers and Internal Stakeholders.
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Experience in a role requiring work in a fast-paced and changing environment while handling multiple deadlines and priorities.
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Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet and e-mail and scheduling applications and have a working knowledge of EDI, e-commerce, and phone systems for the placement of orders.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified.
Experience working in a large volume supply chain organization.
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Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP)or other automated purchasing system.
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Experience working in healthcare supply chain procurement.
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Knowledge of and experience in healthcare contract management and sourcing.
**Physical Requirements:**
SCO and NV only
Seeing, hearing / listening, speaking, sitting, manual dexterity
**Location:**
Supply Chain Center**Work City:**
Midvale**Work State:**
Utah**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**
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