Buyer Surgical Services

: Department: Materials Management Schedule/Status: 06:00-14:00; Full Time Standard Hours/Week: 40 General Description: The OR Buyer reports to Director of Materials Management and participates in negotiating and establishing favorable pricing for the organization for all acquisitions. Regularly reviews purchase history to identify areas of opportunity, works with the Surgical Services Department to identify needs and specifications, and meets regularly with vendors to establish favorable agreements. The position shall exemplify the desired Culture of Choice® and philosophies of Parrish Healthcare. Key Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze all new purchases for compliance with contracts and best pricing for the hospital and others as deemed necessary. Create new item numbers in MMIS and communicate with others as appropriate*

• Responsible for procuring, managing, and ensuring the availability of surgical supplies and equipment for hospital surgical services. Coordinates with vendors, maintaining safe PAR inventory levels, and collaborating with clinical staff to meet the needs of surgical operations, while adhering to hospital policies and regulatory guidelines.

• Works with surgical staff and leadership to understand their needs, provide accurate information, and resolve any supply-related issues

• Coordinate supply strategies with OR personnel utilizing inventory management systems and data to track usage patterns.

• Participates in hospital's Clinical Quality Value Analysis (CQVA) committee. Coordinates new supply requests, with surgical staff, by preparing CQVA submission packages for presentation.

• During budget planning ensure that the criteria of a capital purchase and that proper quotations have been received in accordance with our purchasing protocols. Via Strata track, create, update, and process capital purchase orders. Coordinate the delivery, receipt, and installation of equipment with requestor upon completion of the capital purchase requisition.

• Control and monitor purchasing activity through DDS/MMIS to ensure compliance with GPO guidelines. Communicate directly with Surgery Department any opportunities related to standardization, contract compliance, and potential cost savings reductions.

• Handles invoice discrepancies with Accounts Payable and contacts vendors, when necessary, in resolving pricing variances. Check MMIS for open POs, review exception report, and consult with finance on invoice issues.

• Train others in the purchasing process. Assist them in gaining accesses as needed.

• Coordinates with operating room personnel on supply issues, coordinates preparation and implementation of cycle counts and annual physical inventory and compiles the final report.

• Coordinate all returns/repairs/credits of supplies and equipment then prepares items for return shipping. Responsible for maintaining all the rental medical equipment billing.

• Maintain the monthly purchase order process and create new accounts as deemed necessary.

• Facilitate the disposal/sale of obsolete medical equipment/supplies with Finance to gain the best financial outcome for Parrish Medical Center.

• Performs similar or related duties as assigned.

• Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as pertains to the work area.

Requirements: Formal Education:

• Associate's Degree, ADN or other two year college equivalent required.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of two years' experience

Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:

• N/A

Full Time Benefits: Eligible to participate in a number of PMC-sponsored benefits, including:

• Benefits Start on Day 1
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
• EAP, Flex Spending, Accident, Critical and Other Applicable Benefits
Annual Accrual of 152 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours

Parrish Healthcare is a caring community of healthcare professionals passionate about excellence and fulfilling our mission of providing Healing Experiences For Everyone All The Time®. Parrish Healthcare has a Culture of Choice®. This means a we have a healing work environment that empowers people to aspire to be their very best. We partner passionate, talented and skilled people in the right role with the right resources. We provide a clear and strategic direction to achieve superior results on behalf of the communities we serve.