Buyer

Posted:
10/22/2024, 7:43:38 AM

Location(s):
Illinois, United States ⋅ Chicago, Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Day (United States of America)

Location

680 Lake Shore Drive

Job Description

1. Manages day to day purchasing processes within the assigned areas, including purchase order (PO) creation, PO transition, backorder management, invoice matching and buyer messages.
2. Reviews and routinely processes daily, weekly and monthly reports. Adjusts and communicates any changes or delays in a timely manner.
3. Work with MMIS to request item master data as it pertains to part numbers, UOM and pricing changes.
4. Coordinates delivery schedules as appropriate and searches alternatives to backordered items.
5. Expedites orders to keep open orders to a minimum.
6. Ensures utilization of contracted GPO and local pricing agreements when managing PO transmissions.
7. Support the overall goals of the Purchasing department and Lurie Children’s in supply chain automation and consolidation programs utilizing various tools including Group Purchasing Organization (GPO), EDI management, and Microsoft Office based tools.
8. Ensures timely deliveries to meet customer demand while maintaining fiscal budget integrity. Manage supply and equipment samples and evaluations with the customer departments. Assists departments with the return or repair of necessary merchandise or equipment.
9. Support the medical supply and equipment recall program for the Medical Center by participation and utilization of the ECRI system as needed.
10. Promotes quality service through problem-solving skills that foster positive communication and interpersonal relationships with medical center staff.
11. Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
12. Other job functions as assigned.

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management or related field preferred. Minimum of five to seven years of progressive relevant experience.

A combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience is directly related to the functions of the job.

Ability to comprehend data logic and data processes.  Ability to employ problem solving skills effectively.

Working knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft windows OS and applications.

Required: Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality relating to patient health information (PHI) or Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).  

Preferred:

A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Infor-Lawson or WorkDay procurement functioanlity. Experience in healthcare preferred.

Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) product knowledge.

Medicare/Medicaid knowledge.  

Must be able to prioritize, organize and assess work in order to meet aggressive deadlines and cope in fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills.  Ability to articulate facts and ideas clearly and concisely. 

Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and clearly articulate potential solutions.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. 

Capable of working in a diverse, multi-disciplinary team and interacting with all levels of the organization. 

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

  • Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

  • Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

  • Tuition assistance

  • Student loan servicing and support

  • Adoption benefits

  • Backup Childcare and Eldercare

  • Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

  • Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

  • Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email: [email protected]

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Website: https://luriechildrens.org/

Headquarter Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 1900

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Grant

Industries: Children ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Hospital ⋅ Medical