Buyer

Buyer, Purchasing

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
● Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
● Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
● Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
● Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
● Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
Must have the mental acuity to understand complex procurement contracts and cross-reference requested items to those
by various manufacturers is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS
● General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
● May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
● Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
● May be scheduled as needed including overtime

OSHA CATEGORY
● OSHA Category III - Employees will have no occupational exposures to hazards.

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
2 year / Associate Degree in Business Administration (Required) ;In lieu of an Associates Degree; a Minimum of 4 years
additional relevant experience is acceptable.
● Other Degree in 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
● 1 - 2 years Experience in Purchasing (Required)

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
● No Certifications are Required or Preferred

GENERAL SKILLS
● Organizational Skills
● Communication Skills
● Interpersonal Skills
Customer
● Relations
● Mathematical
● Analytical
● Grammar / Spelling
Read / Comprehend Written
● Instructions
● Follow Verbal Instructions
● Microsoft Office Suite
General Clerical
● Skills
● Typing 40wmp
● 10 key calculator.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
● Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
● Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
● Standing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
● Walking - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
● Sitting - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
● Lift/carry up to 20 lbs - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)