Buyer/Purchaser

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Buyer to support purchasing operations for multiple departments within a large healthcare organization. This role is responsible for purchasing goods, services, and equipment, managing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, resolving order issues, and providing excellent customer service to internal departments and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and process purchase orders accurately and on time.
• Manage urgent and priority purchasing requests.
• Confirm orders, track shipments, and monitor delivery status.
• Follow up on open orders and work with receiving teams to ensure orders are completed.
• Resolve issues related to backorders, shortages, discontinued products, and shipping delays.
• Communicate with departments to identify alternative products or solutions when needed.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and internal departments.
• Respond to questions and provide support regarding purchasing processes.
• Review and resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing issues, receiving errors, and credit requests.
• Ensure purchases follow company policies, approved vendor agreements, and contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous purchasing, procurement, buying, supply chain, or related experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems or purchasing software is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer systems.