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Memorial Hermann Health System · 3 days ago

Supply Chain Buyer - Hybrid (Temp)

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Memorial Hermann Health System is committed to delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every community member. The Supply Chain Buyer is responsible for purchasing materials, equipment, and supplies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting customers with sourcing needs.

Health CareNon Profit

Responsibilities

Places orders to vendors for requested medications, supplies and/or equipment

Obtains appropriate approvals and maintain related records

Assigns requisitions to purchase orders. In assigned areas it will require to provide bill only purchase orders for supplies and/or equipment for entire campus adhering to corporate policies and procedures

Enforces vendor management policies and ensures all vendors have current credentialing and are vetted prior to conducting business. Must be able to convey to all levels of management and staff protocols, procedures and policies

Follows up with vendors to ensure they meet required delivery dates

Ensures timely delivery of materials, services, equipment, and general/specialty supplies; conducts research, follow-up and problem resolution as required

Verifies assigned invoices and resolve discrepancies; process paperwork for payment

Obtains prices from price lists, catalogs and vendors; assist users with pricing for budgeting purposes

Communicates with vendors to place orders and resolve invoicing problems

Develops relationships with colleagues and customers, gain the cooperation of others, and effectively communicate complex information

Identifies and maintain potential cost savings

Recommends actions to eliminate problems in delivering services, supplying customers, or implementing policies

Addresses all backorder and be proactive in obtaining substitutions with assistance from the management team; prompt communication to the staff on alternative items

Addresses all recalls through (RASMAS) on a timely manner

Understands, interprets and follow through with the 340B program

Utilizes Pyxis reports to communicate issues to staff regarding product shortages and recalls

Works closely with management regarding nursing Pyxis to ensure compliance, nurse training and troubleshooting issues

Partners with operating room management to assist with proper management and documentation of human tissue, bovine, and procine products to ensure patient documentation compliance per Joint Commission requirements

Understands inventory management, including inventory turns

Works with approved vendor to address expired medications

Verifies and communicates with staff on products that are look-alike-sound-alike

Maintains, logs and communicates to staff regarding product shortages and recalls

Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service

Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff

Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Purchasing experienceSupply chain managementInventory managementCertified Materials & Resource ProfessionalGHX Order Center certificationLawson navigationComputer skillsCustomer serviceAnalytical skillsEffective communicationNegotiation skillsOrganizational skillsProblem solving skills

Required

Associates degree in business, logistics, supply chain management, business administration or related field; In lieu of degree, two (2) years of supply chain management, procurement or purchasing preferably in healthcare environment

Three (3) years of purchasing experience, preferably in healthcare

Must be able to work independently with no supervision

Strong computer skills, must demonstrate the ability to navigate Lawson, GHX Order Center, Pyxis or current system in place at the assigned department

Must be able to communicate effectively through phone and email, provide excellent customer service, negotiate effectively, be highly organized, strong analytical skills, pay attention to detail and execute tactical plans

Possesses understanding of contracts and inventory management

Exhibited follow through, organizational skills, problem solving skills, and able to set priorities

Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule

Effective oral and written communication skills