JOB REQUIREMENTS: Overview 7 years of experience in a Buyer role is desired Experience a rewarding and fulfilling career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon: Employee engagement, empowerment and growth Teamwork toward our common goal - providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization Responsible for the review and conversion of customer purchase requests into an appropriate purchase order or transaction. Sources items by establishing pricing and other terms for those requests not covered by Mercyhealth system value analysis standards, existing agreements with the Group Purchasing Organization, or Mercyhealth direct agreements. Processes capital equipment, service, and other non-traditional transactions. Processes purchasing data using existing MMIS system. Researches product options and prepares financial analysis related to those products. Works with vendors concerning products, prices, and availability including backorders, substitutions, and recalls. Initiates stock item changes to include additions, deletions, or other modifications with the supply chain data team. Works with accounts payable and receiving to reconcile vendor invoices and returns. Advises departments on items available to meet needs. Obtains samples, quotes, and contracts. Provides superior customer service. Responsible for special projects and other duties as assigned. Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Effectively uses the MMIS system for transactions and coordinates all activities related to procurement of an item beginning with intent to purchase through delivery. Enforces item sourcing and pricing strategies prior to investigating alternatives. Analyzes the requirements of the item, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is needed. Solicits and evaluates proposals for non-standard items. Investigates and/or interviews potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements. Advises team members or management on the appropriate item/supplier to be used. Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the item balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs. Works with their manager to use the system Value analysis Teams to make the final product decision At the direction of their manager, implements pricing agreements that comply with company and government regulations. Works with Account Payable and receiving to prevent/eliminate cost variances and receiving issues so that accuracy is maintained while reducing invoicing/payment issues. Assures that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price,... For full info follow application link. EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/BC24F455D1AA4F33