Work Shift:Please see job description for details.Time Type:Full timeDepartment:CC017020 PurchasingSummary:Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. — Onboarding will be 100% on-site.The Buyer purchases items, assists stakeholders with procurement procedures and orders; checks on backorders and incomplete orders; meets with vendor representatives, and completes other assigned duties. Works within established procedures with a moderate degree of supervision.Additional Information:Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. — Onboarding will be 100% on-site.REQUIRED:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (4 years of procurement experience)Plus two (2) years of procurement experiencePreferred:At least one (1) year of healthcare procurement experience#AC2024Required Education:Bachelors Degree or Equivalent ExperienceRecommended Education:Master's degree or equivalent degreeRequired Work Experience:Related Field - 2 years of experienceRecommended Work Experience:Supply Chain - 1 year Healthcare Supply Chain experienceRequired Certifications:Recommended Certifications:Description
Purchases items daily and assists requesting departments with purchasing procedures. Reviews each requisition to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Resolves routine to moderate problems concerning orders between departments and Vendor such as discrepancies with invoices, credits, substitutions and backorders.
Negotiates more complex competitive prices for the hospital in compliance to hospital contracts, designated group purchasing organization, and local bids with supervisors guidance.
Utilizes electronic ordering and contracting system such as GHX EDI, internal Purchasing supply chain contracting website, Nuvia data management system and Workday.
Uses acquired knowledge to work more autonomously, consulting with customers and vendors to purchase items efficiently and as cost effective as possible.
Assists in maintaining new item supply requests, item updates and supplier maintenance.
Works closely with suppliers on outstanding purchase orders/backorders for category/categories and communicates the status to the Lead Buyer, Purchasing Manager, and Supply Chain Operations Director.
Provides purchasing/sourcing expertise and educational support to internal customers as well as vendors that is consistent with GPO and local contracts. Builds good relationships for value added negotiations with customers.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Arkansas Children’s (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action.Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/magnet-recognition) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/awards-and-recognition) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest (https://www.archildrens.org/locations/arkansas-childrens-nw) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.“Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.” Michael – Business Operations Manager“Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst“We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator“Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant“When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply AssistantArkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.