Buyer II - OR/ IR Cath Lab

We are recruiting for a motivated Buyer II - OR/ IR Cath Lab to join our team! We are here for life's journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. DepartmentPurchasing Job Summary The Buyer II coordinates the procurement of goods and services of all types using professional standards and guidelines on cost, quality and service. Under general supervision, initiates and processes requisitions pertaining to commodities and equipment. Processes requisitions for one-time special products and services not associated to contracts. Verifies requisitions conform to best practice for contracted versus non-contracted purchases. Reviews reports to assure system accuracy and timely processing of any open orders. Act as intermediary between the requester and the vendor including backorders, shipping issues, receiving issues, invoicing issues, etc. Provides end-user training in requisition submission through our ERP. Provides first-pass of sourcing substitutions for unavailable products. Essential Functions: Procurement Reviews procurement requisitions and prepares and issues purchase orders for a set portfolio of internal customers. Coordinates with the Contract Administrator or Supervisor on contract requirements and emergency orders, one-time specialty bids, sole source and professional preference bid requests. Provides details of the procurement process to agency staff, including approval of specifications, introduction of new vendors and products, and procedures training. Sourcing of alternative products in the event of a backorder. (70%) Vendor Management Recommends and helps resolve DHHA / vendor disputes and maintains internal controls, including timely payment to vendors. Works with internal customers to establish new vendor relationships, including vendor set-up within ERP system and submission of documentation for vendor appraisal. (20%) Contract Management Provides any contract related information from vendors or customers and communicates any noted price change on contracted items to the appropriate Contract Administrator. Research and verify any special conditions for purchase such as minimum order fees, etc. (10%) Education: High School Diploma or GED required Work Experience: 1-3 years experience within the healthcare supply chain value stream (Purchasing, Receiving, Distribution, Accounts Payable) required and 1-3 years buying medical supplies /clinical equipment required or 4-6 years buying non-medical supplies/ non-clinical equipment required AND 1-3 years Infor Cloudsuite ERP experience required or 4-6 years comparable ERP experience required Licenses: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of public purchasing/contracting practices and of purchasing hardware and software applications. Skill in researching and Analyzing information related to work assignment. Skill in utilizing the principles and practices of effective and persuasive communications to elicit and /or present explanatory information. Ability to manage purchasing transactions and workflow (requisitions/purchase orders) within the ERP system Ability to interpret and apply written and verbal guidelines, precedents and work practices to standardized work situations or specific cases. Ability to work accurately, attend to details, and follow up to ensure completion. Ability to work independently and coordinate several activities at the same time. Ability to communicate positively and effectively. Use discretion in dealing with confidential matters. Ability to create and utilize reporting features within the ERP (Open PO report, Cost Messages, Invoicing errors, etc.) Ability to work directly with vendors and suppliers to remediate any issues. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. ShiftDays (United States of America) Work TypeRegular Salary$51,709.00 - $75,185.00 / yr Benefits Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans Free RTD EcoPass... For full info follow application link. "Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national