Procurement Buyer

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May 07, 2025

Job Description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: RUSH Procurement and MDM

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:30:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $25.20 - $31.50 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The role of the Buyer provides support to end users throughout the enterprise to follow policies and procedures in line with placing operational, capital, service, standing open orders for supplies and services. The Buyer is responsible for providing direction and services to customers throughout Rush University System for Health. The Buyer should be well versed in ERP Systems and EDI portals. The Supply Chain Buyer team works in conjunction with the Sourcing Team, Master Data Management (MDM) analytics, Accounts Payable, Supply Chain Operations as well as others. The role also includes certain administrative functions to support Supply Chain office. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Requirements:

  • Associate degree in related field and 2 years purchasing experience; Or High School Diploma and 4 years purchasing experience.
  • Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills and collaboration skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
  • One or more years of experience in a healthcare organization/healthcare industry.
  • Knowledge of a wide range of procurement processes in medical and/or service fields.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, finance.
  • Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word and Power Point.
  • Experience working with EDI/ERP software systems such as Agiloft or Workday

Responsibilities:

  • Create and maintain purchase orders, follow up ETAs on product delivery, backorder management, expediting orders, contract validation, coordinate with capital projects, invoice resolution, obtaining quotes, and provide support to end users for order placement.
  • Proficient in ERP/EDI systems via training/onboarding.
  • Proficient in third party software, such as Workday, Agiloft, ServiceNow, Vizient, GHX as needed based on assignment.
  • Collaborates with peers on best practices in relation to supporting end users.
  • Maintains vendor statements while collaborating with Accounts Payable and working towards invoice resolution.
  • Works Buyer queue for any open and outstanding discrepancies between Purchase Orders and Invoices and Receiving errors.
  • Collaborates with MDM analytics team for processing errors and edits that are needed to correct recurring issues.
  • Continuously develop their skills and knowledge, either through training programs, readings, conferences, departmental training programs or some combination of these.
  • Buyer will follow the I CARE values of Rush University System for Health: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability,

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

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Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Pharmacotherapy Clinic

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