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Job Summary
The Capital Buyer holds a specialized role in purchasing and procurement, focusing primarily on acquiring equipment to be acquired, owned, and utilized long term by the hospital

Reports to:

Job Specific Responsibilities
Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:
• Coordinates pricing and procurement of capital equipment and furnishings, in accordance with UMC's capital policy and procedures and collaborating with end users.
• Develops specifications for equipment and furnishings in collaboration with facilities and project stakeholders.
• Manages the procurement process for capital equipment and furnishings, including bids, RFQs, and RFPs.
• Documents cost savings and cost avoidance resulting from negotiations and procurement activities.
• Coordinates the replacement of damaged or incorrect shipments of equipment/furnishings with vendors and relevant departments.
• Collaborates with department leaders to ensure timely delivery and placement of equipment and furnishings.
• Utilizes GPO contracts and opportunities to optimize equipment and device procurement.
• Works with Accounts Payable and Material Teams to resolve discrepancies in invoice payments.
• Evaluates removal or relocation of system assets, coordinating with removal vendors as needed.
• Participates in capital budgeting processes, including monthly reviews and capital budget planning.
• All other related assigned duties

Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field of study
• +3 years of purchasing, supply chain, or facilities services experience, preferably in a hospital

Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations
N/A

Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated experience as a Capital Equipment Buyer or a similar responsibilities
• Working knowledge of MS Office and purchasing software
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated success in negotiating and networking

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships
The person in this role regularly works with vendors, department leaders, and hospital employees

Physical Capabilities
Visual acuity required continuously. Auditory acuity required continuously. Ability to speak is required frequently. Sitting, walking, and standing are frequent, and bending and carrying are occasional. Lifting/carrying requirements are light to medium.

Environmental/Working Conditions
This position is subject to normal inside conditions (i.e., protected from weather conditions, not necessarily from temperature changes).

Direct Reports
NA

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.​*