Buyer - Senior in Salisbury, Maryland at TidalHealth

Why work at TidalHealth?

Join a triple 'A' rated team where clinical excellence meets a coastal lifestyle. At TidalHealth, you’ll be part of an award-winning network spanning Maryland and Delaware, recognized by the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Guide for our unwavering commitment to patient care. Whether your expertise lies in specialized clinical fields like neurosurgery, academic mentorship through our graduate medical programs, or the critical professional and support roles that keep our network thriving, we provide the tools and tuition assistance you need to excel.

Senior Buyer Position Summary

The Senior Buyer is responsible for determining priorities, reviewing and analyzing requirements, evaluating, preparing, following up, and expediting all actions necessary to purchase equipment, materials, supplies, and services as required by Medical Center Departments. The Senior Buyer provides exceptional customer service and support to all customers, to include immediate notification of backorders and substitution availability. The Senior Buyer reviews requisitions both electronic and special order with the purpose of obtaining the best pricing available for the Medical Center at all times. The Senior Buyer negotiates pricing and terms and conditions as required by the Purchasing Manager and/or Executive Director of Materials Management. The Senior Buyer suggests alternate sources for equipment, materials, supplies, and services whenever an improved price can be obtained. The Senior Buyer considers and compares price discrepancies against GPO contracts and purchasing history through the MMIS system and on-line services in collaboration with the Contract Administrator. Resolves all price discrepancies according to the Materials Management approved procedure in a timely manner and notifies A/P to expedite payment of invoices when necessary. The Senior Buyer reviews requests for repetitive products with the possibility of attaining volume discounts or moving products to inventory. The Senior Buyer is responsible for coordinating service for the Medical Center’s Motor Services/Vehicle fleet, Capital Equipment budget process and participates in Special Projects as needed. Cost savings, product standardization and consolidation are regular goals of the Senior Buyer.

Senior Buyer Position Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Experience

• 3 years of healthcare purchasing experience or related experience.
• Understanding of GPO contracts
• Knowledge of Capital Equipment Acquisition
• Negotiation Experience
• Understanding of an Annual Budgeting Process
• Works with multi disciplinary teams on Construction Projects
• Valid driver’s license and verification of insurability under Peninsula Regional Medical Center’s automobile insurance plan.

Senior Buyer Work Schedule

• Primarily day shift, Monday through Friday.
• Evenings and weekends as required
• Travel as necessary
• Expected to respond in the event of a disaster

Senior Buyer Benefits

Benefits: We provide a robust benefits suite for our eligible team members (36+ hours for 12-hour shifts; 37.5+ hours for standard shifts):

• Health: Medical (including HSA), Dental, Vision, & Prescription
• Wealth: Matching 403(b), Healthcare FSAs, & Dependent Care FSAs
• Growth: $5,000 Tuition Assistance & Certification support
• Balance: Generous PTO and Holidays, Onsite Child Care, Pet Insurance
• Income Protection & Leave: Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability, Paid Leave Program, & Long-Term Disability (LTD for FT)
• Life & Security: Employer-paid Life and additional voluntary benefits such as Accident, Critical Care, additional Life, and more