Title: Specialty Buyer, OR Mtls Coord

Location: Long Beach

Department: Surgery Services Admin

Status: Full-time

Shift: Days

Pay Range: $30.65/hr - $44.45/hr

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

The Specialty Buyer/OR Materials Coordinator (SB/MC) position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of MHS. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values. Accountability, Best practices, Compassion and Synergy (ABCS). The SB/MC shall support the strategic plans of Long Beach Medical Center (LBMC) and Miller Children's and Women’s Hospital Long Beach (MCWHLB) and participate in and advocate performance improvement activities.

The SB/MC will participate in the cost-effective management of supplies, equipment, and specialty items from acquisition through disposition in accordance with the Perioperative Services' Department's policy and procedures. This position is responsible for negotiation for and procurement of supplies, equipment and services for Perioperative Services and related functions in accordance with MHS Materials Resources 9oals.

The SB/MC receives requisitions verifies that they possess proper administrative approvals, places orders with suppliers which are contracted with MHS, performs necessary follow-up between service lines and vendors to accommodate the needs of Perioperative Services. This position is also responsible for the effective resolution of vendor performance problems, invoice-purchase order errors.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job 

1. Communicates with the ordering manager to insure product specifications are correct and requirements are clear. Manage the cost effective purchases of specialty products and implants.

2. Places orders within two (2) business days or within four business hours if the order is stat / urgent.

3. Check orders against all contracts and purchasing agreements to maintain contract pricing and terms and searches for improved or less costly products.

4. Completely review purchase requisitions for correct item information, authorized approvals, prepare and transmit to Purchasing to place the order.

5. Advises ordering managers of lead times, price changes, or back orders. Expedites shipments as required.

6. Works closely with Receiving/ Distribution and the ordering department to return shipments and resolve discrepancies.

7. Assists A/Pin invoice resolution and receiving discrepancies and requests POD's as needed.

8. Utilizes the MMIS to log and track all purchases and maintains all files to insure data integrity. Demonstrated ability, competency and accuracy collecting, recording, retrieving and communicating purchasing information in a timely manner.

9. Maintains good vendor relationships and monitors vendor performance.

10. Demonstrates ability to perform the buying function for all departments and or commodities.

11.Initiates, implements and oversees performance improvement opportunities within the surgical supply chain.

12. Ensure compliance with New Product and New Technology algorithms for all surgical departments.

13. Ensure sustainment of inventory targets for Perioperative services.

14. Effectively monitor and resolve vendor performance

15. Participate in MHS O.R. V. A.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Experience

Three years experience in a healthcare medical purchasing environment with heavy emphasis on ability to analyze price/costs on a wide range of products and services.

Must possess a thorough understanding of purchasing methods and procedures and understand and adhere to the lows governing all purchasing transactions. Database and spreadsheet knowledge is essential.

Prior experience with computerized purchasing/inventory management systems required.

Education

AA or Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred. Extensive experience as a healthcare buyer may be accepted in lieu of formal education.