About this role
About Us
We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros.
Position Overview
The purpose of this position is to negotiate and procure supplies, material and equipment necessary for the operations of the facilities and offices. Assure that all locations are completely stocked with medical and other supplies.
Essential Job Functions
- Procure supplies, equipment and services for all locations
- Research vendors, negotiate prices, obtain quotes and bids and make awards
- Monitor inventory level of materials and assure continued services for all locations
- Maintain the ERP or IOS system with costs, price changes, reorder quantities and delivery dates
Other Job Functions
- Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- Willingness and ability to work off hours
- Travel to all facility locations as required
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related experience, required
- 1+ year experience in a purchasing or buying role in a medical environment, preferred
- Proficiency in Math and basic Accounting, required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook), required
Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication
Other facts
About Emerus
Small Footprint. Big Impact. Emerus is the nation’s first and largest operator of neighborhood hospitals, partnering with leading health systems to deliver excellence, empathy and innovation in healthcare.
Our unique model combines a small-format hospital with a variety of outpatient and ancillary services available- all in one licensed facility. These include emergency care, imaging, specialty care and more, offering patient offering patients comprehensive, coordinated care right in their communities.
Headquartered near Houston, Texas, Emerus is committed to putting patients first. Our high standards have earned national recognition, including the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence and Pinnacle of Excellence Awards. We’ve proudly served neighborhoods for over 18 years and employ 2,000+ professionals across 20+ specialties.
We meet or exceed standards set by the National Integrated Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations (NIAHO), ensuring exceptional, patient-centered care.
Emerus proudly partners with trusted health systems across the U.S., including:
• Allegheny Health Network (PA)
• Ascension (WI)
• Baptist Health System (TX)
• Baylor Scott & White Health (TX)
• ChristianaCare (PA)
• Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican (NV)
• The Hospitals of Providence (TX)
• INTEGRIS Health (OK)
• Mon Health (WV)
• MultiCare Health System (WA)
• WellSpan Health (PA)
Emerus is more than a healthcare company—we’re a people company. We don't just build hospitals; we build amazing teams. Our collaborative culture provides you with a place to take your career to the next level, providing you with the resources to make that happen. We seamlessly integrate into the fabric of our partner health systems, becoming an extension of our partners' brand and culture.
What you'll do
- The Buyer 1 is responsible for negotiating and procuring supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for the operations of the facilities and offices. This includes ensuring that all locations are fully stocked with medical and other supplies.
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