Sr Buyer Sr Buyer  Apply!  Apply! Position Details Department: CORP | Purchasing Management Location: Phoenix Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm Category: Material Mgmt/Purchasing Posting #: 948671 Employee Type: Full-Time Position Summary

This position will source, negotiate, contract and purchase capital equipment, medical, and non-medical supplies and services in support of hospital operations. Researches and selects products according to quality, price, and serviceability. This position will also determine methods of procurement such as sole source negotiations or the competitive bid process.

Position Duties Prepares a variety of managerial reports, performance metrics, and analyses, including, but not limited to, budget information, supply utilization, replenishment levels, and capital expenditures. Conducts periodic audits as necessary.
Works independently, oversees the effective sourcing, negotiates, and purchases capital equipment, medical and non-medical supplies, and contracts services within established deadlines to support hospital operations. Ensures schedules remain on target. Ensures all standards are followed, as necessary.
Works closely and cooperatively with other staff members and senior management on behalf of the department. Anticipates departmental or hospital needs where possible and acts as necessary. Provides technical support and sound and effective purchasing counsel as needed.
Works collaboratively with others as assigned to develop, submit,track and review RFI's, RFP's and other type proposal documents and is involved in decision making processes.
Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families Values We place children and families at the center of all we do We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable Apply for this position? First Name * Last Name * Phone * Email Address *

Good News! Your email account already has already been registered. Provide your password for quicker access.

Password * You must login to continue!
Forgot your password? - You may click here to reset it. Login Resume Upload *

Note, ONLY 1 attachment will be visible to system per applicant for all applications per active profile. When you upload your resume, our system will attempt to update your profile here, which may overwrite previously completed fields. The attached file is accepted as the resume. It is also allowable to combine both the resume (positioned first in the file) followed by a cover letter into the one file attachment.
Please upload a PDF or DOCX version of your resume. Resumes created in Mac Pages should be exported as PDF before uploading

or drag your file to this box Are you a current or former employee? * No Current Employee Former Employee PCH Network ID: PCH Password: Validate SSN: - - DOB: Validate × Desired pay? How did you hear about this position? College/University Event Direct Mail Employee Referral Internal Transfer Job Board Job Fair Journal Newspaper Open House Professional Association Radio Retained to Agency PCH Website Social Media (FB, Twitter, LinkedIn) Other Who referred you * Which department do they work in? Do you know their phone number/email? Position Qualifications Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed. Education Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Bachelors in Business or related field or combination of education and experience
Required Yes No Experience Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Five years experience purchasing equipment, supplies, and contract services (MRO)
Required Yes No 2. Eight years experience purchasing equipment, supplies, and contract services (MRO) and CPM or similar certification.
Preferred Yes No Special Skills Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, conducting analyses and performance metrics
Preferred Yes No 2. Experience with skilled negotiations and vendor management
Preferred Yes No 3. Purchasing experience within the health care industry
Preferred Yes No Additional Requirements Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.)
Preferred Yes No Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential 1. Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally 2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Occasionally 3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Occasionally 4. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Occasionally 5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally 6. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Occasionally 7. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently 8. Physical Requirement - Standing - Occasionally 9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally 10. Physical Requirement - Talking - Frequently 11. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally 12. Physical Requirement - Walking - Occasionally 13. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Occasionally 14. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Occasionally 15. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Occasionally 16. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly 17. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally 18. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable 20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable 21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable 22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirements and occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree Next