Buyer - Supply Chain

UofL Health - Louisville, KY

Full-time - Entry Level

Louisville, KY

10,001+ employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Buyer position at UofL Health is responsible for coordinating and ensuring the efficient flow of material purchases, including inventory and non-inventory supplies. This role involves order placement, price verification, inventory management, and communication with various departments regarding orders and invoices. The Buyer will also conduct daily system maintenance and assist with various procurement tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Processes all requests for inventory and non-inventory supplies per established guidelines and order schedule.
• Conducts product research and acquires pricing quotations.
• Conducts system maintenance daily including pricing information, catalog number changes, conversions and item numbers.
• Initiates and maintains standing orders.
• Maintains adequate records and logs per established guidelines.
• Maintains vendor/product information files.
• Maintains a neat, clean and organized area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Procurement experience
• Computerized inventory knowledge