Healthcare Buyer I

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.  

In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families. 

VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions. 

The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. 

VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. 

VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations. 

Qualifications

Purpose & Scope:  

The Healthcare Buyer is responsible for procuring products, supplies and services for VHC Health. This role is responsible for cross-functional collaboration across multiple divisions, including Finance, Supply Chain, and operational areas such as Nursing, IT, Facilities, OR and other areas, to deliver excellent customer service and high quality support, while maintaining strong resource stewardship. The Buyer will help determine supply needs and will make necessary purchases to help the organization remain productive and efficient.

Customer service is the focus of the Healthcare Buyer role, providing consultation to internal customers in Purchasing Operations and Workday ERP system policies and processes. 

Education:  

High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Additional experience considered in lieu of education requirement: Two (2) years Supply Chain Management.

 

Experience:  

One (1) years of SCM, Procurement, or SCM operations is preferred.

Experience with ERP systems (Workday) is preferred.

 

Certification/Licensure:  

None required.

 

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail to ensure all purchase orders are accurate
• An understanding of purchase order software platforms
• IT skills to troubleshoot essential computer programs
• Math skills to make sure all calculations are correct and avoid any unforeseen losses for the company
• Computer skills, Microsoft Office, Basic Excel experience to include sorting, vlookups, filters, 55 WPM
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to include strong customer service skills and excellent email etiquette to support internal and external customers
• Demonstrated critical thinker and problem solver
• Ability to operate in high-pressure situations
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated innovative approach to problem resolution
• Ability to work collaboratively across VHC Health entities and disciplines
• Demonstrated commitment to patient and family centered care
• Effective analytical ability to develop and analyze options, recommend solutions to and assist leadership in solving problems and issues
• Ability to function independently and deal with competing priorities
• Ability to recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and develop goals for professional growth and achievement
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to quality and excellence
• Exhibits confidence, appropriate risk taking and achievement of high standards
• Positive, can-do attitude coupled with a sense of urgency
• Good judgment and ability to act decisively at the right time
• Effective communication skills both in written and verbal
• Ability to work as a part of a team
• Ability to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction including employees, patients, visitors, faculty, referring physicians, and external stakeholders.