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Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:

• The Buyer is responsible for supporting the Perioperative Materials Department and Clinical Departments with sourcing and requisitioning goods and services in accordance with Pennsylvania Hospital purchasing policies and procedures. The buyer will identify alternative products for clinical review in the event of a backorder or discontinuation and serves as the subject matter expert for requisitioning throughout campus.

Responsibilities:

• Processes purchasing requests for medical and surgical supplies, equipment, and services

• Corresponds with vendors regarding backorders, outstanding invoices, and expediting orders

• Creates blanket, standing, and service orders accurately and communicates specifics to end users

• Negotiates pricing on behalf of Pennsylvania Hospital for disposable medical and surgical supplies

• Ensures purchases are in line with Pennsylvania Hospital’s policies and contracts

• Serves as a subject matter expert and trainer for the requisitioning process at Pennsylvania Hospital

• Documents processes and provides training on requisitioning of items throughout campus

• Manages the purchasing process for vendor consignment items

• Compiles the monthly accrual report for Finance and Materials Management

• Fosters relationships with requestors, clinical staff, and key stakeholders and anticipates needs

• Provides analytical support to aid in decision making for supply levels

• Works with the Perioperative Manager to identify and submit items for the item master

• Assists in the development and implementation of new processes and metrics

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED and 2+ years Inventory Experience in a Healthcare Setting required.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management or Related Field preferred.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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