Buyer at UnityPoint Health

United States

<h2>Overview</h2> <p>UnityPoint Health is seeking a <strong>Buyer&nbsp;</strong>to join our team! This role is responsible for purchasing supplies - capital equipment and services requested throughout the UnityPoint Health System. The Buyer works within their service lines assigned to ensure&nbsp;orders flow through the system smoothly, support&nbsp;contract compliance, standardization, EDI automation and&nbsp;follow up with delivery and returns of product.&nbsp;The scope of this role includes levels&nbsp;of involvement with the&nbsp;Supply Chain processes;&nbsp;requester&nbsp;customer service and&nbsp;education,&nbsp;procurement&nbsp;processes, invoice accuracy, capital equipment&nbsp;and capital project collaboration with requesters and Finance, data management, data analytics&nbsp;and contracting. Additionally, this role supports the strategic objectives of UnityPoint Health and collaborate with customers, supply chain, finance, clinical and non-clinical leaders and staff across the entire system.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Hours:&nbsp;</strong>Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Location:&nbsp;</strong>Remote - applicants&nbsp;<em>must&nbsp;</em>reside within the UnityPoint Health footprint of Iowa, Illinois, or Wisconsin&nbsp;</p> <h2>Why UnityPoint Health?</h2> <p>At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  &nbsp;</p> <p>And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.&nbsp;</p> <p>Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.</p> <h2>Responsibilities</h2> <p><strong>Procurement:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Reviews unreleased Purchase Orders to ensure all items have assigned Lawson numbers and contract pricing; validates vendor and ship to information; reassigns special item requests to Buyer II.&nbsp;</li> <li>Releases Purchase Orders to be transmitted to vendors for processing utilizing the most efficient issue method.&nbsp;</li> <li>Reviews purchase requisitions&nbsp;from PO Worksheet&nbsp;for accuracy and best practice; clarity, detail, contract compliance, inclusion in the item master, vendor listed the best source,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Owens &amp; Minor distribution opportunities. Uses tools and resources to identify what and how the request can best be managed.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Communicates&nbsp;with&nbsp;and educates requesters&nbsp;on the central procurement process.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Responsible for placing purchase orders and the overall management of the purchase order.&nbsp;</li> <li>Expedites&nbsp;product delivery; utilizes&nbsp;tools and resources to ensure timely resolution on&nbsp;confirmations and open orders&nbsp;to ensure accurate placement and estimated delivery dates of all orders.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Processes vendor returns, obtains RMA from vendor and collaborates with Receiving personnel to ensure product is returned to the vendor in a timely fashion.&nbsp;</li> <li>Interacts with appropriate department representative to determine specific requirements for various supplies and equipment, recommend cost reductions, and understand departmental operations/services provided&nbsp;</li> <li>Runs reports and&nbsp;queries&nbsp;to manage daily operations;&nbsp;pull and manage data- open orders, confirmations, productivity, vendor performance, order transmission, EDI, contract compliance, utilization and distribution opportunities.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Process Improvement/Process Changes:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Adheres to Standard of Work and works closely with internal and external resources to optimize&nbsp;processes.&nbsp;</li> <li>Identifies issues and works with supply chain staff across UnityPoint Health&nbsp; on process improvement projects to develop service solutions.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <h2>Qualifications</h2> <p><strong>Education:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Required: Associate&nbsp;Degree&nbsp;or 2 years of related experience may be substituted</li> <li>Preferred: Bachelor's Degree&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Healthcare procurement&nbsp;knowledge and experience working with a&nbsp;GPO (Group Purchasing Operation)</li> <li>Advanced knowledge of lookup functions, queries, uploads, pivot tables and proficiency in navigating web-based software and solutions desirable</li> <li>Experience working with Lawson system preferred&nbsp;</li> </ul>