Buyer/Purchasing Manager

Contract duration : 3 Months with possible extension.

Job Description:

The Buyer is responsible for releasing and ordering supplies through the departmental system. Works with Accounts Payable on troubleshooting to resolve any discrepancies on the PO. Maintaining Item and Vendor files in the department system.

Responsibilities:

• Order and maintain all stock and non-stock purchase requests, standing orders and not-to-exceed purchase orders.
• Place orders daily as needed via phone, fax or computer/EDI.
• Develop and monitor all fixed asset needs including service and rental agreements, contracts, and utilization and expense statistics. To include collecting and maintaining all contracts in the Purchasing Department.
• Inform Department Director of current activities, any major discrepancies with non-stock orders, master files and any other significant changes that might affect the Material’s Management department or the Hospital. To include handling any discrepancies or questions that may arise as a result of the assigned responsibilities.
• Arrange with vendors for return of products.
• Work with Accounts Payable to resolve any pricing or receiving issues.
• Provide assistance to the CPD Supervisor and Distribution Coordinator, as required.
• Maintain a professional image at all times.
• Adhere to written hospital policy and procedure.
• Minimum Experience: 3-Years Experience in purchasing/materials management.

Minimum Skills:

• Knowledge of medical surgical material.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Infor Lawson or medical ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, etc.)
• Knowledge of general office operation in hospital Material’s Management environment.
• Ability to use the internet to search for vendors and products.
• Ability to analyze and compare bids.
• Knowledge of vendors providing goods and services to hospitals.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $32.00 - $34.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90032: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable to work on 3 months contract with possible extension?
• Do you have experience with Lawson ERP?

Work Location: One location