Buyer (Full Time)
Lake Charles Memorial Health System · Lake Charles, Louisiana, US
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: - Handles transactions that comply with Purchasing Policies. Places orders and obtains confirmations ensuring all purchase order det...
Job description
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Asst. Director of Materials Management - Handles transactions that comply with Purchasing Policies. Places orders and obtains confirmations ensuring all purchase order details are accurate. Collaborates with various internal and external stakeholders. Understands and fulfills contracts, coordinates orders, and guides vendors. Performs purchasing functions in support of health systems and/or distribution centers. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. - Processes purchase orders for supplies and services according to standard procedures and policies. - Processes purchase requisitions through appropriate business systems and utilizes all resources and technologies available to accurately process and confirm orders. - Selects, orders, and purchases supplies and services consistent with quality, quantity, specification, and other requirements. - Identifies and prioritizes order placement...