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Buyer/Purchasing Agent

Childrens Hospital and Research Center
Oakland, California, United States, 94601
Full-time

Job Description / Summary :

The Buyer is responsible for the procurement of medical supplies, office supplies, forms, capital, equipment, services and maintenance agreements, as assigned, for the BCHO system, based on the policies and procedures established for the Supply Chain department.

The overall objective will be to provide a constant, cost-effective flow of supplies and equipment to meet the clinical requirement.

The incumbent will work in a complex purchasing, materials management system where the incumbent must be able to explain the organization purchasing policies and procedures and facilitate the expeditious and economic processing of purchase requests.

Position Requirements :

Minimum Education : Associate degree or four years of related experience. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Coursework in business administration, economics, accounting finance or a related field is required.

Minimum Experience : Three years of verifiable experience in purchasing and / or materials management in a hospital environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Skilled in Purchasing and contracting. Fundamental knowledge of Materials Management information system and its application required.

Require excellent interpersonal communications / customer service skills.

Technical Knowledge : Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, and an understanding of PowerPoint, and Access.

Physical Requirements :

Sit : Up to 8 hours / day

Stand / Walk : 3-6 hours

Bend / Stoop : Up to 3 hours

Reach : Up to 3 hours

Rep Use of UE / Grasp : Up to 8 hrs

Lift / Push / Pull : 15 lbs

This job requires the ability to hear alarms clients and / or instruction. The ability to see accurately from 20 inches to 20-ft.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of this position.

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8 days ago
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