Buyer

Job Overview Ensures appropriate, timely, and cost‑effective procurement of goods and services for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Responsibilities Manage the requisition to purchase order creation process, including sourcing and price negotiations, ensuring data integrity and policy compliance for non‑contract supplies and minor equipment. Assist customers in purchasing supplies by identifying system standards, engaging key stakeholders on supply options, and partnering with preferred vendors to source options. Utilize key Supply Chain reports and obtain/analyze order confirmations and receipts to identify discrepancies such as pricing, UOM, part number, items not received on time, backorders, substitutions. Act as primary liaison between requestors and vendors to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely receipt of product. Coordinate the purchase order return process in Lawson to track return actions and vendor credits requested. Partner with requestors, vendors, Receiving, and Accounts Payable to ensure credits are received and/or returns are closed. Participate in Supply Chain and systemwide initiatives, including customer rounding, training, and process improvements. Run/review reports, including warehouse utility report, critical low report, killed/backorder report, overstock report, voids, and buyer expediting report (storeroom only). Qualifications Minimum 2 years of experience in customer service, supply chain, finance, accounting, or sales. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field. Workday purchasing experience. High school diploma or equivalent. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated use of automated purchasing system (e.g., Workday, PeopleSoft). Ability to work independently and meet established timelines while seeking support and offering solutions when barriers arise. Ability to problem‑solve with minimal supervision. Excellent oral and written communication, organization, and computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Outlook. Strong customer service attitude with the ability to maintain effective relationships and function well in a team environment. EEO Statement Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law. Location 1575 Northeast Expy NE #J-18808-Ljbffr 10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.