GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Buyer coordinates purchases within the Medical Center to ensure departments have needed supplies and equipment. Collaborates with departments regarding opportunities for reducing expenses.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Ensures the purchase of supplies and minor equipment items in a timely manner.

3. *Works with all departments and vendors for reviewing, placing, price verification, and follow-up of orders.

4. *Promotes cost containment through recommendations regarding supply expense reduction and contract utilization.

5. *Maintains current purchasing information on the computerized inventory system.

6. *Ensures open and honest competition among vendors; evaluates services provided by each vendor.

7. Assists in monitoring vendor activities within the Medical Center and ensures vendors meet all their o...