"Buyer Intermediate"

University of Michigan Health Facilities Planning is seeking a Buyer to join our team. This position will work with internal stakeholders to source project materials and services, coordinate deliveries, and resolve any supplier issues. The position will be a hybrid remote/on-site model.

Determine appropriate source for capital and operating equipment and services at the best price, based on urgency of need and established Procurement policies, procedures and practice. Obtain and analyze vendor quotes for accuracy. Write purchase requisitions for capital and operating equipment and services. Communicate project timing and work collaboratively to ensure timely delivery. Maintain procurement related documentation in project folder. Create inbound delivery orders with warehouse. Maintain delivery status in Fit-Up (Freight Train) software. Work with Shared Services to establish new vendors as needed.

Resolve outstanding vendor invoice issues in a timely manner. Follow-up with vendors to obtain corrected invoices, field service reports and coordinate/schedule deliveries for FPD staff as required. Address any issues of vendor quality and reliability.

Expedite shipments, confirm delivery locations and verify receipts against orders. Coordinate equipment storage location, inbound deliveries. Maintain accurate inventory of equipment while in storage location. Coordinate return items as necessary (damaged items, wrong parts, disposition, etc.). Maintain necessary records for efficient operations and required financial compliance.

Analyze procurement history and contribute to the evaluation of contracts and contract pricing, identifying potential for cost containment and cost savings. Investigate equipment and services spend patterns and recommend contract and/or strategic vendor opportunities. Participate in the preparation of periodic financial, activity and quality assurance reports.

Utilize department software and database tools related to equipment procurement and delivery. Desktop requisition, invoice reconciliation to purchases/work orders, etc. This includes lean process analysis of departmental processes and procedures.

Interact with vendors on new products as they become available.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 - 7 years of progressively responsible Procurement experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Prior experience in a capital equipment procurement role, along with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with other departments and staff.

Desired Qualifications:

• Some knowledge of lean principles and practice is desired.
• 4-year degree in Business, Purchasing/Supply Chain or similar field.
• Working knowledge of medical equipment and furniture appropriate for healthcare environments.
• Considerable knowledge of university policies and procedures related to procurement and vendors.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.