Buyer - Purchasing

Responsibilities

• Approves special requisitions for goods and services for all hospitals, clinics, and academic and research departments in compliance with MS state procurement laws and UMMC policies and procedures.
• Facilitates the return process for the organization by collecting all required documentation and issuing Lawson return authorizations and chargebacks for credit transactions.
• Maintains competency to effectively utilize core information systems, such as Workday ERP system; Electronic Data Interchange partner; GPO contracts web platforms; ECRI

Additional Information

Hello, Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application: Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it. You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application. You can only apply one time to a job requisition. Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process. Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile. Thank you, Human Resources Important Applications Instructions: Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/ license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted. Job Requisition ID: R00051035 Job Category: Professional and Technical Organization: SC-Clinical Category Management/Procurement Peri-Operative Location/s: Central Billing Office-Clinton Job Title: Buyer - Purchasing Job Summary: Reviews requisitions for all hospitals, clinics, academics, and research areas. Issues purchase orders for the organization and collaborates with receiving and asset management for prompt delivery. Provides requisition center training, ongoing support, and troubleshooting for the requesters. Interacts with Category Mangement, Value Analysis, Contracts Administration, and the Supply Chain Data team to provide savings to the organization and support the item master integrity. Investigates and resolves invoice discrepancies and vendor disputes. Education & Experience Education and Experience Required: D egree (Associate or Bachelor) or High School Diploma/GED and two (2) years of purchasing processes, vendor relations, or inventory management experience. Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: N/A Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of MS procurement laws and UMMC policies and procedures. Skill in the use of computers and related software applications. Verbal and written communication skills. Skill in interacting diplomatically with persons of various educational, social, and cultural backgrounds. Troubleshooting and problem resolution skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative working relationships with requesting departments. Ability to ensure compliance with applicable procurement and organization regulations, policies, and procedures.

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