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Job Posting Title:
Buyer
Location:
Dallas - Hospital
Additional Posting Details:
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Review, approve and release of ERP requisitions and purchase orders for supplies, equipment and services for the organization. Daily activities must be done without interruption (no cell phone calls, texting, ear buds, etc. while performing required tasks).
Determine best source for purchases by investigating existing suppliers and Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) sources.
Ensure purchase orders are issued to the appropriate vendor, obtaining and providing necessary information for ordering electronically.
Assist internal departments in resolving discrepancies or preparing requisitions for their units.
Provide training for end users in the preparation and submission of requisitions.
Follow up with vendors for open order status and document findings daily.
Participate in ERP design and testing sessions for featured releases.
Maintain communication, cooperation, and coordination with internal department leads regarding Supply Chain services.
Review open orders, backorders and allocation reports regularly and place appropriate notes in the ERP system for end user information.
Review invoice discrepancies and assist Accounts Payable in their reconciliation to pay invoices in a timely manner. This may include contacting the vendor or reviewing quote information. Make suggestions to ensure the item master is properly maintained and correct.
Process return goods as outlined by the manufacturers to ensure proper credit will be given.
Communicate with all departments in a professional manner.
Assist Mail Room and/or Logistics teams during downtime or as requested.
Demonstrate flexibility and cooperation to cover for staff out of the area and perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
High School diploma required. Associate degree preferred.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in procurement, healthcare knowledge is beneficial.
Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
Possess knowledge of GPO’s.
Must understand and adhere to hospital and department policies and procedures.
General knowledge of and use of Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to learn and utilize facilities ERP system.
Must be an organized, self-starter with problem solving skills and demonstrate flexibility and cooperation while working in a fast-paced, multi-task working environment.
Working Conditions: Inside and Outside
Working Position: Sitting, Standing, and Walking
Physical Demands: Light
Lifting or carrying weight of between 11-24 lbs.
Sensory/Communicative activities essential to the performance of this position: Hearing, Seeing, and Speaking
This position will be exposed to Inside Environments
Scottish Rite for Children is a world-renowned leader in the treatment of pediatric orthopedic conditions with the focus of giving children back their childhood through expert care.
Scottish Rite was founded in 1921, and for more than 100 years, the organization has provided care for complex and common orthopedic conditions, including scoliosis, clubfoot, hand differences, hip disorders, sports injuries and fractures, as well as certain related arthritic and neurological disorders and learning disorders, such as dyslexia. Scottish Rite operates three locations in Dallas and Frisco, Texas, and has treated more than 360,000 patients since inception.
Scottish Rite is regularly recognized for its position as the best pediatric orthopedic provider in the Southwest. In 2022, Scottish Rite, in collaboration with Children’s Health and UT Southwestern, was ranked the No. 3 pediatric orthopedic program in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, NRC Health awarded Scottish Rite for Children the Excellence in Patience Experience Award and The Dallas Morning News selected Scottish Rite as a “Top 100 Place to Work.”
Our organization includes a robust clinical and molecular genetic research team and state-of-the-art Movement Science, Orthotics and Prosthetics labs. In addition to groundbreaking research, Scottish Rite provides exceptional education through its fellowship programs, on-demand learning opportunities and specialized workshops and conferences.
Learn more at scottishriteforchildren.org
