Buyer - Full-time, Day Job at RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services, Oceanport, NJ

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  • RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
  • Oceanport, NJ

Job Description

Job Overview:

The Buyer procures items and services on behalf of the organization. They ensure purchasing policies are satisfied in the execution of purchase orders. The Buyer is responsible for obtaining quotes, sourcing, negotiating, cost savings and avoidance, policy compliance, procuring, interfacing with vendors, and end-users. The Buyer will independently balance workload and adhere to timelines and deadlines with a high degree of accuracy. Provide team coverage along with handling special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Two years of purchasing experience.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Able to perform basic mathematical calculations, balance and reconcile figures, possess good communication (written and verbal) skills.

Preferred:

  • Associates degree preferred.
  • Strongly prefer experience within hospitals, with PeopleSoft a plus.

Scheduling Requirements:

  • Per Diem
  • Day

Essential Functions:

  • Reviews, prepares and processes all requisitions and purchase orders in compliance with policies and guidelines.
  • Completes PO Confirmations and edits/corrects purchase orders / database to ensure a clean PO to payment path.
  • Timely resolves match exceptions and corrects the root cause to avoid more exceptions in the future.
  • Balances workload with minimum interactions with Manager while adhering to timelines and deadlines.
  • Informs management and end-users of delays or complications within the process.
  • Provides team coverage and handles special projects as needed.
  • Process and maintain workload within departmental performance standards.
  • Produces updates, emails, and other communication in a clear and effective manner.
  • Establish and maintain rapport through effective communication and timely follow-up with customers, coworkers, management, and outside agencies/vendors.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Life & Accidental Death Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Discounts through our partners, such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours,

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