Buyer - Hospital Support Services at University Hospital

About The Role

Manages and procures supplies for all areas under the purview of Hospital Support Services.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Initiates purchase orders and procures all Hospital Support Servies supplies and maintains adequate supply levels to service University Hospital.
• Maintains a clear knowledge of sources of supply (e.g., Buying Groups, State Contracts, etc.), and utilizes these sources, as directed, for the purchase of the commodities.
• Ensures that source contract information is up-to-date for the specific commodity.
• Solicits and analyzes quotations, changing sources of supply, when appropriate, for better price, delivery, and quantity, making certain that determinations are consistent with statutory requirements and the policies and procedures established by the University Hospital.
• Builds, maintains, and manages supplier relationships and keeps up good communications.
• Meets with vendor/reps for new product presentations and updates on equipment and supplies.
• Identifies, documents, communicates, and resolves all backorder issues in a timely manner.
• Reconciles and tracks purchases on a daily basis.
• Provides plans for stock levels, reacting to change in demands and logistics.
• Recommends measures to ensure and improve product availability to prevent stock outs.
• Analyzes usage history to apply effective inventory control methods.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field, plus one (1) year buying experience, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Experience in hospital and research-related purchasing is a plus.
• Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Computer literacy is required.
• Microsoft Office Suite and computerized purchasing applications are preferred.

What We Offer

• Vacation Time
• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Compensation

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is PH/19A: Probationary Rate $ 29.80- Job Rate $ 35.75- Two (2) Year Rate - $ 42.29 per hour. University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation, including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs.The expected salary range for this position is in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

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We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.