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Buyer I at Texas Children's Careers
Houston, Texas, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Purchasing, Supply Chain, Back-order Management, Vendor Liaison, Emergency Orders, Invoice Discrepancies, Research, Contract Interpretation, Healthcare Experience, Team Collaboration, Procurement Policies, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Communication, Time Management, Negotiation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
We are searching for a Supply Chain Buyer I -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will serve as a team member in purchasing to ensure goods and services get delivered to Texas Children’s on time. Procure goods and services assigned in one of four commodity areas for all Texas Children's departments and entities from the receipt of an approved requisition until complete delivery and final settlement of all associated invoices. Think you’ve got what it takes? Job Duties & Responsibilities • Initiates and Coordinates purchase orders for products and services For Texas Children’s and its entities. • Supports back-order management to limit supply disruption. Participate in daily backorder strategy by responding to action items from procurement planner II and senior procurement planner. • Works with departments to serve their needs. Works closely with all departments to service their needs promptly by providing research and advice on products and contracts and interpreting purchasing policies and procedures. • Handles emergency orders to ensure operations are not impacted. • Serves as a liaison between the vendors and internal customers. • Support match exceptions metrics for assigned areas. Responds to A/P's requests for assistance on all invoice and purchase order discrepancies within one day with no more than three complaints per quarter. • Support/assist with Procurement Planner II and Senior Procurement Planner responsibilities during team member absence assigned by Management within the required timeframe. Skills & Requirements • Required High School Diploma or GED. Preferred bachelor's degree • Required 3 years healthcare experience • A bachelor's degree may substitute for the required experience
Responsibilities
The Buyer I will initiate and coordinate purchase orders for products and services, ensuring timely delivery to Texas Children’s. The role involves managing back-orders, handling emergency orders, and serving as a liaison between vendors and internal departments.