What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Buyer Supply Chain position at Froedtert Health?
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Location: US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our INTEGRATED SERVICE CENTER facility.
This job is HYBRID.
FTE: 1.00
Standard Hours: 40.00
Shift: 1
Shift Details: 8a-4:30p, no weekends or holidays
What Makes This Role Unique:
Responsible for bidding, negotiating and procuring supplies, equipment, and/or services for Froedtert Health while ensuring best price, quality, and delivery. Ensure proper delivery, storage and installation in alignment with department requirements or project timelines. Ensure supplies and equipment meet the health system's standards. Participate in project meetings and/or regular meetings with departments served. Responsible for staying up to date with emerging technologies and building strong working relationships with suppliers. Supports Portfolio Managers with RFP and pricing requests including analysis and providing recommendations. Collaborate with other Buyers and Portfolio Managers. Assist Supply Chain leadership with other projects as assigned. Travel required.
EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:
A minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain or relevant experience is required.
A minimum of 2 years of relevant buyer experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:
Bachelor's degree is required, in lieu of a bachelor's degree, a Associates degree and 3 years of supply chain work experience may be substituted for formal education.
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration, or related field is preferred.
SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:
Office equipment (i.e., computer, printer, calculator, facsimile, copiers).
Basic typing skills, basic microcomputer skills/Microsoft applications.
Skilled at negotiations.
Excellent verbal and written skills.
MMIS applications familiarity.
Experience with MS Excel, MS Word, and the Lawson Materials Management System is preferred.
Perks & Benefits At Froedtert Health
Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.
Location: US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our INTEGRATED SERVICE CENTER facility.
This job is HYBRID.
FTE: 1.00
Standard Hours: 40.00
Shift: 1
Shift Details: 8a-4:30p, no weekends or holidays
What Makes This Role Unique:
- Direct impact on patient care – Play a critical role in ensuring clinicians have the supplies, equipment, and services they need to deliver high-quality care.
- Strategic sourcing and negotiations – Lead cost-savings initiatives while leveraging group purchasing contracts and benchmarking tools to drive value for the health system.
- Cross-functional collaboration – Partner closely with clinical departments, portfolio/category managers, value analysis teams, and suppliers to support operational and purchasing initiatives.
- Mentorship and leadership opportunities – Support development of associate buyers and buyers while serving as a subject matter resource for purchasing activities.
Responsible for bidding, negotiating and procuring supplies, equipment, and/or services for Froedtert Health while ensuring best price, quality, and delivery. Ensure proper delivery, storage and installation in alignment with department requirements or project timelines. Ensure supplies and equipment meet the health system's standards. Participate in project meetings and/or regular meetings with departments served. Responsible for staying up to date with emerging technologies and building strong working relationships with suppliers. Supports Portfolio Managers with RFP and pricing requests including analysis and providing recommendations. Collaborate with other Buyers and Portfolio Managers. Assist Supply Chain leadership with other projects as assigned. Travel required.
EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:
A minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain or relevant experience is required.
A minimum of 2 years of relevant buyer experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:
Bachelor's degree is required, in lieu of a bachelor's degree, a Associates degree and 3 years of supply chain work experience may be substituted for formal education.
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration, or related field is preferred.
SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:
Office equipment (i.e., computer, printer, calculator, facsimile, copiers).
Basic typing skills, basic microcomputer skills/Microsoft applications.
Skilled at negotiations.
Excellent verbal and written skills.
MMIS applications familiarity.
Experience with MS Excel, MS Word, and the Lawson Materials Management System is preferred.
Perks & Benefits At Froedtert Health
Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:
- Paid time off
- Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
- Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
- Referral bonuses
- Retirement plan - 403b
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
- Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.