Purchasing Buyer SR at Northside Hospital in Canton, Georgia

Job Description:

Position Description

• Performs various buying, price reviewing, and ordering functions, and maintains inventories and associated records.


• Makes bids on non stock and capital purchases, and reviews non stock follow up invoices for accuracy.


• Evaluates products for safety and cost effectiveness.


• Negotiates and prepares contracts with vendors for pharmaceutical purchases and recommends multiple source drug product purchases for Director's approval.


• Serves all patients, including, but not limited to neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

• Associate's degree in Business Administration AND/OR Five (5) years previous experience in Hospital Purchasing, Materials Management, or related area.


• Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing procedures, bidding, inventory control, and accounting principles.


• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office, purchasing applications and computer spreadsheet programs.


• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.


• Ability to plan and prioritize a wide variety of activities in a high-volume fast-paced environment.

• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Georgia.


• College level courses in purchasing, merchandising, or accounting, OR Five (5) years previous experience in Purchasing, Central Distribution, Materials Management, or related area.


• Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing procedures, bidding, inventory control, and accounting principles.


• Demonstrated knowledge of ten (10) key calculators, and personal computers and computer spreadsheet programs


• Five (5) years supervisory experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Healthcare related field


• Ability to work collaboratively with others and build positive business relationships.