Buyer

Buyer

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs. 

The Buyer is responsible for purchasing medical and non-medical supplies, equipment and purchased services to support hospital operations. Performs a variety of duties including inventory management, sourcing, invoice/purchase order discrepancies, contract price review and other duties as assigned.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Processes daily procurement requests from the initial stage at the requisition level through completion of the purchase order process.
• Uploads order confirmation into purchasing system in timely manner.
• Communicates backorder status to stakeholders and works with supplier to identify potential substitute products.
• Ensures the cost-effective procurement and timely receipt of supplies, services and equipment.
• Researches and assists reconciles purchases, receipt issues, payment challenges, billing errors and disputes.
• Actively monitors purchase order status reports to ensure timely receipt of goods and communication of delays in order processing.
• Effectively create and maintain quality relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure satisfaction.
• Supports product standardization opportunities and contract compliance.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Associates degree or equivalent experience
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently while adhering to confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications and experienced with purchasing software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective team player with the ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Workday ERP experience is a preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Computer use, phone use, sitting, standing, walking, may require lifting and carrying light loads.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Onsite at CMC Main Campus

Compensation Disclosure:

• $28.85 to $38.46 per hour

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.

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