Join Martin's Point Health Care - an innovative, not-for-profit health care organization offering care and coverage to the people of Maine and beyond. As a joined force of "people caring for people," Martin's Point employees are on a mission to transform our health care system while creating a healthier community. Martin's Point employees enjoy an organizational culture of trust and respect, where our values - taking care of ourselves and others, continuous learning, helping each other, and having fun - are brought to life every day. Join us and find out for yourself why Martin's Point has been certified as a "Great Place to Work" since 2015.
Position Summary
The Associate Buyer will provide corporate wide support for ensuring our procurement processes and contracts are supporting the customer’s needs through the lowest possible price and exceptional customer service. This position will research, negotiate, and execute purchases with business vendors related to the purchase of medical supplies and equipment, services and capital equipment. Develops and maintains par levels for medical supply ordering at all health centers.
Job Description
Key Outcomes:
- Uphold Martin's Point's Values: "People Caring for People"
- Travels to Martin’s Point locations utilizing company vehicle to Restock Inventory based upon established par levels
- Works closely with customers to clarify order requirements and create purchase orders within approved purchasing systems
- Monitor open orders & repair requests to ensure on time delivery - Notify customers of unanticipated delays or back orders
- Update ERP & Other IT Systems with Vendor data
- Perform Market Surveys to identify new sources of supply
- Support the development of protocols and procedures to improve processes for the team and customers
- Achieve annual cost savings targets as established jointly with leadership
- Reconciles departmental financial statements for deliveries and purchases
Education/Experience:
- Associates Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience
- Relevant combination of purchasing experience, health care experience preferred
Licenses:
Skills/Knowledge/Competencies (Behaviors):
- Proactive and Responsive – skilled at responding in a timely manner to request and delivering on commitments made. Identifies needs in a proactive manner anticipating customer needs.
- Ability to focus, follow procedure & generate quality work while executing medium volume tasks
- Demonstrated Analytical Skills with Microsoft Excel, familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
- Strong communication skills – ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization demonstrating tact, diplomacy and sensitivity.
- Ability to build trust and ensure the highest levels of confidentiality, integrity and authenticity
- Strong judgment and decision making skills
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Do you have a question about careers at Martin’s Point Health Care? Contact us at: jobinquiries@martinspoint.org
