The best thing about this role Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. What you'll do Senior Buyer - Surgical Supply is a highly specialized position responsible for cost efficient, timely acquisition of supplies, equipment, and services by utilizing centralized purchasing policies and procedures; establishing good working relationships with customers (the hospital staff), patients and vendors; providing Project Management Reports and Cost Savings Reports to management with accuracy and timeliness; and providing excellent customer service to Bassett Healthcare as well as appropriate work ethics to outside vendors. This position will be a resource to OR and CVIC staff and an extensive knowledge of Cardiac Cath supplies and procedures is necessary since the scope of work is in the Perioperative departments of the Operating Room and Cardiac Cath. A high degree of physician and clinician contact within the product lines purchased for the supply chain. High cost product procurement within physician preference product lines. Additionally this position is responsible for coordinating training and work flow for the Purchasing staff. Special projects, reports and tasks as assigned by the Director or Manager. Accurately Processes Purchase Orders in a Timely Manner. Verifies and obtains necessary Signature Authorization prior to ordering requested supplies with 1-2 exceptions per year as measured by supervisory review. Accurately transcribes data into Lawson system as measured by supervisory review with 3-4 exceptions per year. Processes all orders in a timely manner, as appropriate and determined by requesting individual/department and Purchasing management, as measured by customer feedback and supervisory review. Assures requisition is completed accurately for Credit Card orders, according to Purchasing Policy, with 1-2 exceptions per year, as measured by peer feedback and supervisory review. Evaluates, determines and selects appropriate vendor/supplier. Ensures purchase orders and requisitions are handled by department staff according to hospital and departmental policy and procedure with 4-6 (approximately .03%) exceptions per year through bi-annual review of purchase requisitions and purchase orders, customer feedback and supervisory review. Negotiates and Accurately Documents Cost Savings. Utilizes ECRI for all appropriate purchases, including capital, with one exception per year, as measured by supervisory review. Negotiates terms and conditions, for all acquisitions, including capital, as appropriate, as measured by supervisory review and Cost Savings Report (CSR). Obtains monthly cost savings of $7,000 to $7,500, as measured by CSR. Obtains $85,000-90,000 in operational cost savings per year, as measured by CSR. Aggressively negotiates capital purchase acquisition costs, as observed by supervisory review. Completes CSR as required in a timely and accurate manner with 1-3 exceptions per year, as measured by peer feedback and supervisory review. Ensures that CSR information is completed in a timely manner and coordinates completion of monthly data. Supports and maintains an efficient Purchasing department. Meets with sales reps regularly to review and question prices, discounts, availability, and delivery of supply items, as measured by supervisory review. Actively participates in VAT sub-committees to identify areas of improvement opportunities for cost and safety, as measured by customer feedback and supervisory review. Actively participates in Staff Meetings, as measured by peer feedback and supervisory review. Contributes to the quarterly Quality Improvement goal of the department as measured by supervisory review. Works Received Not Invoiced (RNI) reports, as required, in an accurate and timely manner with 1- 3 exceptions per year, as measured by customer feedback and supervisory review of RNI reports. Works Invoiced Not Received (INR) reports, as required, in an accurate and timely manner with 1- 3 exceptions per year, as measured by supervisory review of INR reports. Submits completed Item Master Cost Variance Reports, as required, with 3-6 exceptions per year, as measured by supervisory review of Item Master Cost Variance Reports. Works with departments on completion of Cost Savings Worksheets as necessary, (includes the storage of support documentation in the department’s binder), as measured by supervisory review of Cost Savings Worksheets. Works Buyer Expediting Reports weekly with 2-4 exceptions per year, as measured by supervisory review of Buyer Expediting Report. Works Buyer Message Queue in a timely and accurate manner, with 3-5 exceptions per year as measured by Ensure staff is working and completing the lawson reports and queues; and QI goals are being met quarterly Maintaining time sensitive implant process Responsible for the daily implant review for each OR Surgical case Verification of implant - verifying serial numbers, lot number, model number, expiration dates Confirm proper charge code used and charge markup/override is done. Generate daily Purchasing Requisition report- noting implant cost & manually add supplies w/ associated costs that were used in conjunction with implant cases which will need to be replenished. Maintain EPIC Product Inventory database for BHN Update current records Create new inventory records Manage calls from OR rooms Ensure that implants and supplies can be accessed in EPIC by OR staff during each case in a timely manner Update and maintain related tracking spreadsheets that pertain to daily work needs and lend to historical use. Maintain the charge master database – with EPIC product charging and revenue generation. Keeps well-informed regarding Bassett Healthcare, optimize communication, and promote the integrity and reputation of the department and institution. Answers and responds to telephone and/or emails properly, directing unanswered questions/concerns to the appropriate individual/department as measured by customer feedback and supervisory observation. Participates in training programs and departmental and divisional meetings as measured by supervisory observation. Will follow all Bassett Healthcare policies and procedures as measured by supervisory observation. Demonstrates a working knowledge of medical products. Demonstrates a working knowledge of inventory (stock), non-stock and special order items. Demonstrates knowledge of Lawson environment (ability to go from screen to screen with knowledge of screen specific items) to research items, as measured by supervisory review. Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager. What we need from you Education: 2 year / Business Administration or related discipline, required High school diploma with additional 2 years of purchasing experience may be substituted for degree, Experience may be considered in lieu of education Experience: Minimum 5 years significant purchasing experience, 2 years of which must be in an OR buyer position Skills: Computer Skills Interacting with People Self-Motivated Attention to Detail Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking or standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Occasional balancing, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing Frequent grasping, repetitive motion, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, seeing/monitor/computer use, talking Travel: No travel Total Rewards Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include: Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time Medical, dental and vision insurance Life insurance and disability protection Retirement benefits including an employer match And more! Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position. Pay Range Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement. Pay Range Minimum: USD $23.31/Hr. Pay Range Maximum: USD $34.96/Hr. 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