Buyer

Job Description

Essential Job Duties:

1. Places all orders for designated GSH departments, assures purchase orders are entered accurately into the Oracle system, and follows up on the status of outstanding purchase orders.
2. Communicates status of purchase orders, delivery delays and backorders to designated departments. Keeps CQVA Facilitator apprised of any new items being ordered by departments.
3. Assists all GSH departments with any questions or concerns regarding the supply chain process.
4. Works with Vendors, Accounting and Receiving to resolve unique and/or difficult purchase orders. Works with vendors to insure GSH is receiving the lowest pricing possible, and shops on-line for discount codes for more favorable pricing.
5. Coordinates with Contract Manager to insure most favorable pricing, proper delivery, and accurate billing.
6. Maintains the Lawson system for accuracy, coordinates with the vendor for returns and credits, and maintains accurate files for PA-10 requests.
7. Evaluates the supply chain process from an ownership standpoint and makes recommendations for improvement to the Department Director.
8. Communicates openly with co-workers to assure that all departmental needs are met, especially if buyer is out of the office, or there are special needs for certain departments.
9. Inputs contract service agreements into the Contract Management System and manages those contracts.
10. Completes other duties and special projects as assigned.

Secondary Job Duties That May be Reassigned:

1. Attaches images to pre-built Oracle numbers.
2. Assists Receiving staff as needed.

Qualifications

Job Specifications:

• Education: High School Graduate with computer and accounting background.
• Experience: Knowledge of software applications, proficient in keyboarding, data entry and office skills. Medical terminology helpful.

About Us

Why Choose Good Samaritan?

For more than 115 years, Good Samaritan has been dedicated to not only providing trusted, industry-leading health care, but to fill a vital role in southwest Indiana and southwest Illinois. Our hospital continues to adhere to the compassionate principles our facility was founded on and further our commitments to our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. Good Samaritan is well recognized for its commitment to excellence as a 4-time designated Magnet® facility, TJC Primary Stroke Center, and a Level III Trauma Center.

We would love to welcome you to our Good Samaritan family.

About the Team

Thank you for your interest in employment at Good Samaritan Hospital. Please provide all information requested to assure that all your qualifications are fairly considered for current or future vacancies. Your application will remain in our active files for six months. After six months, re-application is necessary. The submission of this application does not automatically result in an employment interview or job offer.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY


Good Samaritan Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of this facility to provide equal opportunity to persons regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal state and local statements, regulations, and ordinances.