• Buyer

    UnityPoint Health (Grimes, IA)


    + Area of Interest: Support Services

    + FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

    + Department: Central Procurement

    + Shift: Day time 730-4PM

    + Job ID: 176628

     

    Overview

     

    Buyer - Fully remote

     

    Full-Time Benefits

     

    Day Shift (7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

     

    Buyer is responsible for purchasing supplies, capital equipment and services requested throughout UnityPoint Health System. This position works within their service lines assigned to ensure orders flow through the system smoothly, support contract compliance, standardization, EDI automation and follow up with delivery and returns of product. The scope of this role includes levels of involvement with the Supply Chain processes; requester customer service and education, procurement processes, invoice accuracy, capital equipment and capital project collaboration with requesters and Finance, data management, data analytics and contracting. This position will support the strategic objectives of UnityPoint Health and collaborate with customers, supply chain, finance, clinical and non-clinical leaders and staff across the entire system.

     

    Why UnityPoint Health?

     

    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.

     

    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:

     

    + Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

    + Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

    + Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

     

    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.

     

    And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

     

    Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

    Responsibilities

    + Drives continuous improvement by delivering quality, value, and cost-effective procurement solutions. Performs strategic supplier analysis, sourcing, and recommendations to improve cost savings, efficiency, and access to new technologies.

    + Partners with clinical, operational, and value analysis teams to support product evaluations, trials, conversions, and purchasing decisions through data-driven cost, usage, and benchmarking insights.

    + Manages procurement activities including contracting compliance, ordering, inventory oversight, invoice and discrepancy resolution, vendor performance management, and MMIS data accuracy. Ensures timely delivery and resolution of backorders to meet customer needs.

    + Communicates professionally with internal and external stakeholders, serving as a trusted resource for product specifications, pricing, and supplier performance. Maintains compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards while supporting patient and workplace safety.

    + Contributes to a collaborative team environment aligned with UnityPoint Health’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

    Qualifications

    EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

    Bachelor’s Degree. Experience of five (5) years purchasing supplies and services may be substituted for education. Minimum of three (3) years of purchasing supplies and equipment for a large medical facility, industrial facility or related industry.