About this role
The Buyer is responsible for expediting and placing stock and non-stock orders, following up with customers, handling emergencies, complaints, returns, credits and pricing discrepancies. Manages multiple duties while working suppliers, visitors, and customers. Responsible for procuring and expediting in excess of $100 million of WakeMed's stock and non-stock operating budget.
Department Description
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
EOE
Licensure
Certified Supply Chain Professional Preferred Certified Materials & Resource Professional Preferred Certified Professional in Supply Management Preferred
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Associate's Degree Preferred
Experience
2 Years Supply Ordering and Expediting Preferred 2 Years Customer Service Preferred 2 Years Healthcare Preferred
Other facts
About WakeMed Health & Hospitals
WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a private, not-for-profit health care organization based in Raleigh, N.C.
The 900+ bed system comprises a network of health care facilities that includes:
• Level I Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, children’s hospital and rehabilitation hospital in Raleigh, N.C.
• Community hospital in Cary
• Women’s hospital and family health center in North Raleigh
• Comprehensive outpatient centers and freestanding emergency departments in Brier Creek, Garner and Apex
• Freestanding Children's Emergency Department and dedicated Children’s Hospital
• One of the highest volume heart centers in the United States
• Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Multiple outpatient rehabilitation sites
• 40+ primary care and specialty physician practices
• Home health services
WakeMed’s team of 8,000+ nurses, technologists and medical support staff and more than 1,000 affiliated physicians serve the residents of Wake County and beyond using the most advanced technologies and facilities to ensure the finest in health care.
Specialties
WakeMed is home to two nationally accredited, award winning Chest Pain Centers and two nationally accredited, award winning Stroke Centers. Centers of excellence include cardiac and vascular care, women’s and children’s services, physical rehabilitation, emergency and trauma, orthopedics, neurosciences, home care and numerous wellness and community outreach programs.
What you'll do
- The Buyer is responsible for expediting and placing stock and non-stock orders, as well as managing customer interactions including emergencies and complaints. They handle returns, credits, and pricing discrepancies while managing a significant operating budget.
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