HealthPartners Hiring for Buyer at Bloomington, Minnesota Full Time

Buyer

• Job ID: 68268

• Department: Purchasing

• City: Bloomington, MN

• Location: HP – Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg

• Position Type: Full-Time

• Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

• Hrs/Pay Period: 80

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  Job Description:

HealthPartners is currently hiring for Buyer . We are a nonprofit integrated care delivery and financing system based in Bloomington, MN. At HealthPartners, you’ll find a culture where we live our values of excellence, compassion, integrity, and partnership. By working together, we will improve health and well-being, create exceptional experiences for those we serve and make care and coverage more affordable. We seek colleagues who wish to help advance diversity, equity and inclusion and foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, included, and valued.

ACCOUNTABILITIES : (Key roles, responsibilities & functions for this position) (For supervisory position — indicate positions/departments supervised)

• Reviews requisitions and approves or creates purchase orders according to established process.

• Expedites open purchase orders.

• Resolves purchase order, packing slip, and/or invoice discrepancies.

• Assists customers in sourcing products, organizes vendor contact and support of customer needs.

• Addresses customer quality and service concerns and provides problem resolution of customer issues.

• Provides support and leadership to the other members of the Purchasing Team.

• Provides support and leadership to the Value Analysis Team.

• Assists and/or leads in the preparation, solicitation, analysis, and presentation of Requests for Proposal (RFP).

• Develops and maintains product knowledge in order to serve as a product expert and advocate for customers.

• Provides input into the development of policies and procedures.

• Follows all company directives, policies and procedures.

• Communicates and demonstrates the HealthPartners mission, vision, and values on a daily basis.

• Performs special projects and committee assignments as directed.

  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : (Minimum qualifications needed for this position)

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and three years of progressive experience as a buyer or purchasing agent, including bids and contracts and vendor management in a medium to large company or an Associate’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or related area plus three years direct experience as a buyer. Related education or experience may be substituted.

• Knowledge of Supply Chain Services good practice.

• Knowledge of and ability to utilize procurement software. Familiarity with Lawson software a plus.

• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments per the assigned deadline with minimal supervision.

• Ability to identify potential problems in advance and take action to avoid or minimize their impact.

• Ability to establish and maintain strong, positive working relationships with customers.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and other individuals outside of the organization.

• Ability to provide effective and timely communication.

• Demonstration of ability to be an excellent steward of resources.

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or related area.

• Five years purchasing experience.

• Hospital, clinic or other healthcare purchasing experience.

• Strong Microsoft Excel or Access skills.

  DECISION-MAKING : (What rules or precedents limit the activities and authority of this position? What types of problems or decisions are referred to the supervisor?)

HealthPartners is recognized nationally for providing outstanding care and experience for patients and members. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.com/careers and search for Job ID #68268.

Additional Information:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.