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Position Summary

The Senior Buyer is responsible for negotiating contractual arrangements between Hunterdon Health and selected suppliers, committing funds to ensure the procurement of high quality equipment, services, supplies and other products, at optimum cost, within fiduciary guidelines. Prepares and evaluates bids; awards contracts for large dollar relationships and purchases. Negotiates for cost savings and other value added benefits with every purchase opportunity. Maintains oversight of all non acute location procurement, including formulary standardization and adherence. Utilizes Infor as the standard purchasing application, with other appropriate protocols.

Primary Position Responsibilities

+ In collaboration with the Contracts Administrator, ensures all contracts for services, supplies and equipment are negotiated favorably and within the bounds of either GPO or local agreements, according to health system priorities and parameters

+ Ensures all opportunities for contracted services and supplies are consolidated for maximum cost savings or cost avoidance achievements, in alignment with department goals

+ Maintains formulary standardization for all non-acute spend for like items, and vets requests for additions to the formulary, driving the requests through the Value Analysis process

+ Assists with and places capital equipment acquisitions while monitoring contract utilization

+ Provides support on new strategic programs and projects

+ Supports Information Services and ensures processes are followed and tracked for accountability and repeatability

+ Consistently works SCIS messages and feedback in a timely manner, including order rejections, buyer messages, invoice discrepancies and contract mismatches

Qualifications

Minimum Education :

Required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred:

None

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation) :

Required:

3-5 years advanced training with courses in purchasing or other related business courses

Preferred:

None

License, Registry or Certification :

Required:

None

Preferred:

Certified Resource and Materials Professional (CRMP)

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities :

Required:

+ Computer knowledge is essential, with knowledge of cost analysis process.

+ Advanced use in excel.

+ Must have the ability to communicate effectively with various types of people and levels.

+ Must have thorough understanding of methods and procedures for negotiation, prudent purchasing practice, inventory control, shipping and receiving procedures and market conditions.

+ Has basic knowledge of contract law.

+ Has basic understanding of clinical supply and equipment use and application.

Preferred:

None

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).