Buyer - Supply Chain-Purchasing Location: Tucson, Arizona Job Category: Professional Department: 943 Supply Chain-Purchasing Shift: 1 - Day Shift Schedule: Full time Job Code: 210010 TMC HealthCare TMC HealthCare is Southern Arizona's regional nonprofit hospital system with Tucson Medical Center at its core. Each day staff comes to work to use their skills and expertise to improve the health of the entire community, from birth to the end of life. Description SUMMARY: Reviews and coordinates routine and special purchase requests, submits purchase orders to vendors via electronically or by facsimile, and ensures confirmations and delivery of items purchased are received. Reviews purchasing reports and identifies and corrects any discrepancies. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Coordinates the requisitioning and ordering of materials, supplies and equipment in accordance with established processes and policies. Confers with suppliers ensuring price, delivery, quantity, and prices are correct in accordance with current contract and Novation pricing. Coordinates return of equipment and supplies. Performs front desk support functions, which include distribution of mail, providing assistance to visitors and vendors. Provides information to Accounts Payable required for new vendor set up. Processes system orders, manual orders submitted via requisition, and may also be required to place orders through a vendor website with purchase order or credit card. Reviews Stock Out Report and notifies the department if supplies are on back order, and follow ups to ensure receipt of merchandise occurs or if substitute products needs to be identified and ordered. Prioritizes orders and confirmations to ensure any rush orders are handled in a timely manner to ensure all Customer delivery requirements are met. Reviews 3-Tab Report, and identifies and resolves delivery issues with vendor. Review daily, weekly and monthly reports, research and resolve issues take appropriate action in a timely manner. Collaborates with Accounts Payable staff to resolve payment issues on Match Exception Report. Serves as a liaison between suppliers and hospital staff for information on products or services, sources of supply, pricing and resolution of any issues. Manages and/or coordinates multiple projects and equipment acquisitions which are routine; assists with those large in scope, complex in nature, or involving major equipment acquisition. Acts as a resource to hospital staff in matters such as procurement procedures and policies. Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication. Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety and confidentiality policies and standards. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Bachelors Degree preferred. EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of buying or purchasing experience, preferably in an acute care setting. LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: None Required Because it is important for healthcare providers to promote a healthy environment and lifestyle, Tucson Medical Center has implemented a tobacco-free hiring policy. Effective October 1, 2010, TMC will no longer hire applicants who are users of tobacco products. By submitting an application with Tucson Medical Center you agree to commit to being tobacco-free. Reasonable accommodations necessary to apply for employment of individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Any individual seeking accommodations should contact the Director of Human Resources at 520-324-2775. It is the policy of this facility to provide equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law. This facility prohibits any such unlawful discrimination.