Catholic Health System

Senior Buyer Purchasing

Catholic Health System • $70K — $95K *
Buffalo, NY 14221In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Purchasing/Materials Management required
  • Bachelor's degree in Business or similar field strongly preferred
  • Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) certification preferred
  • 3-5 years of experience in Purchasing/Materials Management required, ideally in healthcare
  • Knowledge of Materials Management Software Systems required

Responsibilities

  • Negotiate contracts to obtain best pricing and quality
  • Achieve consensus among supply users on standardization
  • Analyze procurement proposals for quality and cost-effectiveness
  • Manage sourcing projects for medical supplies and equipment
  • Conduct market analysis to support Physician Enterprise operations

Benefits

  • Full-time position with standard day hours
  • Potential for inter-departmental travel within the organization
  • Opportunity to work in a healthcare setting with a focus on supply management
  • Engagement with multiple departments in collaborative meetings
  • Room for professional growth and development in purchasing roles
Full Job Description
Facility: Administrative Regional Training Cntr

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Days

Hours:

8a-4p

Summary:
The Senior Buyer is responsible for negotiating contracts, obtaining consensus with supply users for standardization; analyzing proposals; project management; market analysis for Physician Enterprise. This position supports the medical practices with sourcing quality supplies and equipment at the best price and quality appropriate to the setting of services provided.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

  • Associates degree required, Purchasing/Materials Management field required
  • Bachelors Degree in Business or Purchasing/Materials Management field strongly preferred
  • Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) certification preferred

EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of three (3)- five (5) years Purchasing /Materials Management experience required, preferably within a healthcare system

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES

  • Excellent Negotiation skills
  • Solid work experience with Materials Management Software System
  • Demonstrated work experience in cost saving achievement initiatives
  • Strong Public speaking and presentation skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong Microsoft Office software application skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong problem solving capability
  • Strong project management and customer service skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Sitting extensively in meetings; sitting behind computer
  • Attendance at inter-departmental and site meetings
  • Travel may be required among Catholic Health organizations and Physician Enterprise sites

About Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. The system is comprised of four hospitals, including Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, and Sisters of Charity Hospital, as well as several other healthcare facilities. Catholic Health is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
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Size
17,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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