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Senior Buyer
| Company | El Camino Health |
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| Location | Mountain View, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $39.46 – $59.19 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Associate’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- A.A. degree or high school diploma, with additional studies in purchasing, accounting, marketing or sales
- Eight (8) years minimum previous experience as a Buyer or Procurement Specialist for a healthcare organization
- Medical product knowledge
- Previous experience using on-line purchasing software, including some internet applications
Responsibilities
- Identify and evaluate cost effective and efficient sources for supplies, equipment and services
- Procure supplies, equipment and services using approved vendors
- Research and recommend new supply/equipment/service suppliers as needed, and review recommendations with appropriate department(s)
- Perform order follow-up (expediting) to ensure timely delivery of orders to meet requestor’s needs
- Review and identify existing contracts, in conjunction with Department Director, for savings opportunities with primary GPO or other related contracting entities
- Routinely meet with vendors in an effort to identify ways to reduce supply, equipment, and service costs
Preferred Qualifications
- Additional coursework in purchasing contracting and management, with a focus toward a Certificate in Purchasing Management or other related certification/degree
