Buyer

Work Schedule: 
This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position that is scheduled to work Monday through Friday from 8:00AM – 5:00PM. This position is hybrid for individuals living in Wisconsin or Illinois, with some on-site meetings required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

 

Be part of something remarkable

 

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

 

We are seeking a Buyer to: 

• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers, support Service departments and supplier representatives.  
• Manage purchasing activities including processing requisitions to purchase orders, monitor purchase order life cycle, obtaining quotations, match exception resolution, order acknowledgments, order expediting, back order management, all in a timely and accurate manner.
• Meet metric expectations that are outlined for the role – ie - match exceptions, accruals, change orders, aging open orders.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. 
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
   

 Qualifications

• High School Diploma Required
• Bachelor's Degree In Business or related field Preferred

 Work Experience

• 2 years Purchasing related experience Required
• Work experience in a Health Care Procurement setting Preferred
• Enterprise Resource Planning System Preferred

 Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Materials Resource Professional (CMRP) Preferred

 Our Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

 

UW Health Administrative Facilities - UW Health has administrative locations throughout Madison and beyond where thousands of employees provide vital support to our clinical areas. These locations are home to departments such as Access Services, Compliance, Human Resources, Information Services, Patient Medical Records, Payroll and many others. 

 

Job Description

 

UW Hospital and Clinics benefits