Buyer - Contract Specialist

Located in the heart of Anderson, South Carolina, AnMed is a dynamic, not-for-profit health system dedicated to delivering exceptional care with compassion, innovation, and integrity. At AnMed, our mission is simple yet powerful:

To provide exceptional and compassionate care to all we serve.

AnMed has been named one of the Best Employers in South Carolina by Forbes, reflecting our commitment to a supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven workplace. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to grow in a new direction, you'll find opportunities to thrive, lead, and make a meaningful impact here.

Summary:

This position assures that goods and services meet standards for high quality and are acquired at the lowest total cost consistent with adherence to affiliated regional and GPO contracts. This person works with other Buyers and staff to identify and confirm that all equipment and supplies are purchased under the required committed or agreed upon contracts of the established affiliations. This person also has direct responsibility for buying functions for specified clinical as well as non-clinical areas and professional services departments.

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for all materials for designated areas from acquisition to disposition. Anticipates requirements and monitors status of all supplies. Works closely with assigned department representatives to meet expectations and provide the best customer service.

• Conducts meetings with vendors and participates contracting, conversions, and contract implementations as necessary.

• Manages contracts for their clinical areas to ensure suppliers and distributers are compliant with agreed upon contractual obligations

• Keeps areas of responsibility informed of new contracts in order to enhance patient care and lower cost.

• Communicates with Materials and Supply Logistics Manager regarding product changes, quantity requirements, delivery expectations, etc.

• Responsible for maintaining accuracy of reports and charges to departments. Enforces policy and procedure set forth by regulatory agencies.

• Assists with budget preparation; forecasts trends and other conditions which affect operations and budget planningDemonstrates basic understanding of and familiarity with OSHA, DHEC, and TJC regulations and adheres to policies and procedures enforced by those agencies.

• Vendor management to ensure product performance issues are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.

• Perform financial analysis on contracts, validate savings from contracts and projects.

• Verify appropriate contract pricing is loaded with the suppliers, distributors, and in our MMIS system.

• Collaborates with Procedural areas to insure MMIS information supports the EPIC system.

• Present contract opportunities to respective Value Analysis teams coordinating the roll out of new and revised contracts for participants.

• Help negotiate with suppliers to secure the best value on terms, conditions, and pricing for products/services in the best interest of AnMed Health working to maintain CSS contract compliance levels.

• Develop and implement product/service evaluation criteria and the assessment of results.

• Organize the trials and evaluations of new products and provide input to the Value Analysis teams.

• Arrange for supplier presentations to Value Analysis teams and other facility stakeholders in an effort to communicate and promote understanding of contract features and benefits.

Qualifications: High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree highly preferred. Minimum three (3) years' experience in health care service organization – preferably in a Materials Management role. Two (2) years' experience in supervisory position preferred. Must have basic understanding of accounting practices, demonstrate good business practices, and possess sound judgment and solid management skills.

Benefits*

· Medical Insurance & Wellness Offerings

· Compensation, Retirement & Financial Planning

· Free Financial Counseling

· Work-Life Balance & Paid Time Off (PTO)

· Professional Development

· For more information, please visit: anmed.org/careers/benefits

*Varied benefits packages are available to positions with a 0.6 FTE or higher