Buyer II

This is a full time position working days (Monday through Friday) at Northwest Medical Center.

Position Purpose:

Coordinates and prioritizes tasks for the Purchasing Team and performs a variety of duties to purchase material, equipment, merchandise and supplies according to hospital guidelines for cost, quality, and delivery.

Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements

Education:

Required: High School diploma/GED preferred or equivalent experience
Preferred: Associates Degree

Experience:

Required: Five (5) years of previous experience as a purchasing agent, preferably in a hospital setting.
Preferred: Experience leading a small team.

Skills:

Ability to provide daily operational leadership to small teams. Appropriate prioritization of workflow while achieving safety and quality in a high volume environment; Engaging and effective communication and service skills; Adherence to policy and procedures; Process improvement oriented with strong data analysis skills; Self-initiative to assist with whatever is needed.

Licenses/Certifications:

None required.

Northwest Medical Center is comprised of a 300-bed  hospital, three urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center and a large physician group, offering you a variety of settings in which to work.  Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees.  It strives to provide a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, Northwest is a great place to work.  NMC is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer:  race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.