Buyer

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Buyer.

In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for order placement and monitoring to ensure delivery of products and services to end users. This role will provide customer service support to departments both on and off campus. This person will also be responsible for the entire ordering process from approved requisition to matched invoice. Working with Suppliers for order follow-up and product research. This position will be involved with various projects to improve the process of the Procurement Operations team as well as Supply Chain as a whole.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensures uninterrupted supply of materials and services of a critical nature and of significant spend volumes across all locations. Locates sources of supply when contracted sources are unable to meet demands.

• Cooperates with internal and external customers to ensure efficient operations.

• Initiates follow-up on orders to clarify, change or solve discrepancies and ensure end users receive product.

• Conducts business in a timely, professional, and ethical manner at all times.

• Recognizes the value and impact of core procurement technologies, works with the Departments Application Delivery and Automation Team to automate processes to the greatest practical extent and maximize its functionalities.

• Works closely with Strategic Sourcing and Data team members to identify opportunities for items needed by end users, supplier adds and changes and as well as maintaining clear concise records of buying decisions. Reports inconsistencies with pricing contracts to Sourcing and acts as an integral part of the service contract process.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years purchasing experience is required or in absence of a degree, significant experience of purchasing functions in highly relevant role is acceptable.
Strong writing and oral communication skills
Strong customer focus with a sense of urgency and high level of accountability

Preferred Qualifications:
Focus on customer service skills, follow-up and ability to conduct themselves as a resource to their customers. Experience with purchasing systems and supply chain management technologies are preferred. Ability to analyze, suggest and improve processes to improve total group efficiency and productivity

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $66,299.99 - $72,345.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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