SR BUYER

SUMMARY: Responsible for the purchase, of assigned commodities in a timely manner while meeting the needs of the customer within the requirements of Riverside Medical Clinic.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Knowledge of accounts payable processing and a minimum three (3) years purchasing experience required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS: None.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Knowledge of accounts payable processing and a minimum three (3) years purchasing experience required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job's purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable. Note: (other duties may be assigned, deleted or changed at any time, at the discretion of management, formally, or informally, either verbally or in writing).

1. Negotiate and administer vendor contracts with the approval of Purchasing Manager and/ or Supervisor.
2. Evaluate products and services received. Contact vendors to correct deficiencies.
3. Establish an ongoing cost containment program within your commodity.
4. Participate in periodic inventories as requested.
5. Generate appropriate reports as requested.
6. Participate in budget development as requested by Purchasing Supervisor.
7. Develop and maintain a strong working with all departments within Riverside Medical Clinic.
8. Display a professional attitude through performance, appearance, and demeanor.
9. Maintain open communications with department personnel to keep informed of their needs and desires. Continually review purchase items considering quality, utility and cost.
10. Assure the adequate quantities of standard stock items, within your commodity, are kept on hand to support daily clinic operations.
11. Maintain adequate sources for non-stock items to assure their availability within a reasonable time frame.
12. Place purchase orders utilizing the electronic purchasing system for stock replenishment in a time frame designed to prevent stock outs and minimize inventory levels
13. Receive and process departmental stock requisitions utilizing the electronic purchasing system. Develop and monitor reasonable delivery of non-stock items with the vendors involved.
14. Assure that departmental billing information is entered correctly into the electronic purchasing system. Determine special departmental requirements and stock sufficient back up units to meet such needs.
15. Maintain Purchasing records and related databases.
16. Make recommendations for, and assists with implementation of procedural changes.
17. Processes Special Project as assigned by Supervisor or Manager. Lead subordinate personnel. Evaluate vendor performance, makes recommendation to Supervisor/ Manager
18. Develops new sources of supply.

This opportunity offers the following:

Challenging and rewarding work environment
Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
Competitive Compensation

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and health services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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