Life Tech's continued growth has created an opening for a Buyer for our Elmhurst, IL location. The Buyer will research and purchase supplies, equipment, and services required to support the delivery of healthcare services to patients.

Life Tech offers full health, dental, vision, life, and 401k benefits. Life Tech is accredited by ACHC and has been awarded by the AARC with the Quality Respiratory Care Seal of Recognition. Life Tech is one of Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Arkansas, and Wisconsin's fastest growing home medical equipment providers for adult, pediatric, and infant home respiratory care.

Responsibilities and Duties of Buyer:

• Oversees, monitors and maintains current inventory and stock levels across locations to help prevent shortages or excess inventory.
• Researches, analyzes, and forecasts current and future demand and buying trends to avoid stock outs while minimizing excess inventory to control costs.
• Collaborates with colleagues across different departments to meet the needs of internal end-users, patients, and caregivers
• Develops and maintains relationships with wholesalers and suppliers.
• Supports contract negotiation with wholesalers and suppliers.
• Facilitates the purchase of equipment and supplies.
• Assesses financial risks of purchases and proactively engages with management and/or third-party vendors to identify potential alternatives that help manage costs.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation to maintain transparency and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Supports data and analytics needs associated with identifying trends, maintaining KPIs, and strengthening individual, department, and organizational performance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Efficient typing skills, with an emphasis on accuracy and legal aspects of purchasing.
• Proficiency working with procurement and/or enterprise resource planning applications,
• specifically modules that support supply chain management.
• Ability to compile information and make decisions.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to multitask and shift priorities as needed.
• Comfort/willingness to continuously learn and expand skill sets.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively, build consensus, and work with cross-functional teams.
• At least two years of supply chain or experience in a related field required; purchasing, procurement, and/or inventory management experience within healthcare preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, or related field preferred.
• Background check and drug screen is performed on all employees

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person