Buyer

Job Title Buyer Location 2 Crescent Place, Oceanport, NJ 07757 Department Purchasing Status Hourly Shift Day Pay Range $23.86 - $33.70 per hour Job Overview The Buyer is responsible for procuring goods and services on behalf of the organization while ensuring compliance with established purchasing policies and procedures. This role involves obtaining quotes, sourcing vendors, negotiating terms, and driving cost savings and avoidance initiatives. The Buyer serves as a key liaison between vendors and internal stakeholders, ensuring accurate and timely execution of purchase orders. The Buyer must independently manage and balance workloads, adhering to timelines and deadlines with a high degree of accuracy. In addition to managing day-to-day purchasing activities, this role provides coverage for team members as needed, contributes to special projects, and performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Two years purchasing experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Basic mathematical calculations, balance and reconcile figures, good communication skills Preferred: Associate’s degree Experience within hospitals with PeopleSoft Essential Functions Reviews, prepares and processes all requisitions and purchase orders in compliance with policies and guidelines Completes PO Confirmations and edits/corrects purchase orders/database to ensure a clean PO to payment path Timely resolves match exceptions and corrects the root cause to avoid more exceptions in the future Balances workload with minimum interactions with Manager while adhering to timelines and deadlines Informs management and end-users of delays or complications within the process Provides team coverage and handles special projects as needed Process and maintain workload within departmental performance standards Produces updates, emails, and other communication in a clear and effective manner Establish and maintain rapport through effective communication and timely follow-up with customers, coworkers, management, and outside agencies/vendors Staff must remain flexible and available to provide staffing assistance for any/all disaster or emergency situations Benefits and Perks Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plans Short & Long Term Disability Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr RWJBarnabas Health