Network Buyer - Distribution and Surgical Supply in Kettering, Ohio at Kettering Health
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Job Description
US-OH-Kettering
Job ID: 2026-60062
# of Openings: 1
Category: Administrative/Business Support
KH Main Campus
Overview
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.
Responsibilities
Perform the full range of buying functions across Network facilities and departments. Includes the effective use of automated purchasing tools, collaboration with Network departments, and continuous improvement of processes and procedures. Perform a variety of tasks to ensure efficiency with the entire purchasing process, from requisitioning to receipt of products or services. Collaborate with Accounts Payable to assist with resolving invoice discrepancies. Collaborate with Supply Chain Management to communicate vendor performance issues, update the item file, and assist with department training for requisitioning and other tools. Assist departments in developing, contacting, and maintaining new and existing sources of supply. Automate the purchasing process to the greatest extent possible through the use of electronic requisitioning, electronic data interchange, use of the blanket purchase order in PMM, and continuous update of the item file. Assists in strengthening guest relations within Purchasing and with departments throughout the Network. Provides back-up for department Administrative Coordinator. Receives most work assignments from the Network Purchasing Manager
Qualifications
Minimum education: High School diploma required
Minimum Work Experience: 24 months clerical experience in a business office environment or previous experience working one or more of the following areas: Purchasing/Inventory
Required Skills: Must have excellent customer service skills