Buyer

Buyer
Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303

$26.44 - $39.68 an hour - Per Diem Days, Various hours per week
*Range includes per diem differential.

Boulder Community Health is seeking a Buyer who is responsible for establishing and driving procurement of hospital and clinic supplies and services in support of business requirements for multiple sites. You will be responsible for the procurement process, including quotations, supplier selection, contract analysis, negotiations, order placement, material and service tracking, and problem resolution. This position coordinates the flow and acquisition of special ordered, patient chargeable, products to support efficient delivery of patient care.

Benefits:
• 403(b)Retirement plan
• Education assistance program
• Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
• Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
• Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Qualifications
• Associates degree preferred
• Current Colorado driver's license preferred
• Three years purchasing experience, or similar field experience, is preferred
• Knowledge of hospital/medical business products and their usage is preferred
• Proficient in general computer skills such as data entry and e-mail (proficiency with Microsoft Office programs preferred).
• Familiar with purchasing and materials management practices, procedures, and contracting.
• Three years' experience working directly with vendors/suppliers in a purchasing capacity is preferred
• Knowledge of inventory processes preferred

Responsibilities
• Communicate effectively with vendor base, internal clients, management and maintain supplier contact information and resolve issues with special orders, invoicing, production defects, delivery times, and internal process delays
• Orders and maintains reasonable levels of specified inventory within the parameters set by the Director of Material Management.
• Maintains current purchasing, inventory, and receiving records on computer data base including current pricing.
• Coordinates special orders to be ordered in conjunction with inventory supplies to minimize number of purchase orders.
• Utilizes system for identification/tracking of back ordered supplies and investigate suitable substitutions.
• Work with internal team on requirements, need dates and work to support customer buying requests.
• Assists in organizing trials and returning unused stock to the vendor.
• Utilizes system to track product recalls and assist in follow-through of removing product from shelves/returning product.
• Work through issues/problems that arise using analytical and logical thought processes, correct issues as needed or required to eliminate reoccurrence.
• Maintains updated GTIN data on all chargeable items.
• Maintains Item Master product and vendor data in EHR.
• Handles inquiries regarding hospital/medical/business products in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Utilizes appropriate contracts.
• Negotiates freight and prices on non-contract items.
• Coordinates product returns.
• Possesses positive work habits and presents a positive, constructive and professional image to persons inside and outside the department.

About Boulder Community Health
Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care.
We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities.
As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.
BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.
This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.