Buyer (Materials Management)

About the Role

Manages and procures medical and surgical supplies for all areas under the purview of Materials Management, including but not limited to General Stores and Peri-op.

What You’ll Do  

• Initiates purchase orders and procures all Materials Management supplies and maintains adequate supply levels to service University Hospital.
• Solicits and analyzes quotations, changing sources of supply, when appropriate, for better price, delivery and quantity, making certain that determinations are consistent with statutory requirements and the policies and procedures established by the University Hospital.
• Meets with vendor/reps for new product presentations and updates on equipment and medical/surgical supplies.
• Identifies, documents, communicates, and resolves all backorder issues in a timely manner.
• Reconciles and tracks purchases on a daily basis. Provides plans for stock levels, reacting to change in demands and logistics.
• Recommends measures to ensure and improve product availability to prevent stock outs.
• Prepares supplies and stock for return to vendors for credit.

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field, plus one (1) year buying experience, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Computer literacy is required.

Preferred:

• Experience in hospital and research-related purchasing is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and computerized purchasing applications are preferred.
• Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is   PH19A: $28.22- $33.85 - $40.05 in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

Apply Today

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.