Buyer

Job Posting Title

Buyer

Department

Materials Management-Purchasing

AutoReqId

80055BR

Status

Full-Time

Standard Hours per Week

40

Job Posting Category

Support Services

Job Posting Description

This Buyer will be responsible to:

• Negotiate the purchase of goods, support services and equipment for the hospital. Research competitive pricing, processes purchase orders and communicate with customers to ensure no operation within the organization is compromised
• Communicate, monitor and ensure compliance with hospital standards and procedures for the purchase of materials and services
• Initiate the purchase of goods and services, track and follow up on orders through delivery. Select purchase methodology, compose purchase order, verify availability of product or service and establish delivery dates. Monitor and expedite open orders and resolves invoice discrepancies. Maintain communication with requisitioning depts regarding status of orders. Follow up on orders to ensure receipt of ordered items, services or equipment
• Assist hospital dept customers by researching product information and purchase options, contacting vendors, obtaining price quotes, and negotiating costs
• Assist in cost containment by utilizing group purchasing contracts, encourage product standardization, and recommend inventory containment opportunities
• Coordinate product recalls, returns, and outdates
• Maintain knowledge of current professional trends and practices through participation in professional organizations and attendance at workshops, conferences and other continuing education programs.
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with vendors and hospital customers

To qualify, you must have:

• The level of knowledge typically acquired through completion of 2 or more years of occupationally‑specific experience or an Associate’s degree in Business or a related field and 2 years of previous experience
• Excellent analytical skills to resolve complex problems requiring the use of mathematical, or technical principles and in‑depth, experienced‑based cross‑functional knowledge
• Strong communication skills in order to effectively deal with conflicting views or issues, mediate fair solutions and have well‑developed writing skills
• Hybrid/Remote -2-3 days in house a week

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

Office/Site Location

Boston

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Remote Eligibility

Part Remote/Hybrid

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