buyer i ( Procurement)Tenet Global Business Centre, Inc.

Position Summary:
The Buyer I is responsible for sourcing and procurement of supplies, equipment and service for all requestors and related functions located in healthcare facilities in the United States. Accelerated career progression opportunities are available for self-directed, highly motivated individuals. The position is accountable for processing purchase orders, confirming appropriate approval, and following-up on open purchase orders and vendor discrepancies. The Buyer I ensures accuracy of purchase and vendor/supply data while complying with Tenet and healthcare-specific policies, including maintaining logging, filing, and source documents. The position routinely communicates upstream and downstream with suppliers and customers, respectively, to validate information and finalize business transactions. The position performs follow-up and expediting of purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Convert requisitions to purchase orders
Place purchase orders via EDI, fax, and verbally
Ensure all purchase orders are confirmed (pricing, UOM, availability, etc.)
Follow up with Transaction Management or supplier if confirmation is not received timely
Assists with the resolution of discrepancies or problems that prohibit the timely ordering of goods and services, includes but not limited to; working with distributor, working with accounts payable, working with vendor, working with receivers.
Document and update tracking tool daily using tools decided upon by leadership
Receive and review purchase requisitions for completeness, contract compliance, and conformity to policy and procedures
Review non-file (X-item) requisition items to determine if assigned Item Master number should be used
Process Rush/Overnight orders as requested
Communicate rush order information (confirmation, tracking, POD, and any issues causing delay) to requester
Escalate confirmation contracting and availability issues to Buyer II personnel for data outside normal processing
Works in compliance of new product and vendor add requests to ensure all policies and procedures are being followed.
Assist buyer II with any responsibilities or duties needed.
Evaluates purchase requisitions for completeness, contract compliance and conformity to Tenet policies and procedures
Performs necessary follow-up between customers and vendors
Interacts with customers to assure needs are meet; informs customers of lead times, price changes, and/or back orders
Interacts with Accounts Payable department to resolve open purchase orders
Interacts with Supply Chain receivers in the United Sates to resolve open purchase orders
Scanning and storage of purchasing documentation for records retention
Review and resolution with Receiving personnel on the age receipt reports
QUALIFICATION:
BA/BS Degree in one of the following areas: business, supply chain, materials management, operations, health care, or another related field
1-2 years of prior Supply Chain experience, or buyer/purchasing experiences. Prior health care experience preferred.
Willing to work onsite and on a night shift work schedule
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Taguig City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time