Buyer

Are you interested in making a difference in patient care? Learn about our unique culture of respect, growth, innovation, the best patient care, and how we give back to the community.

At United Urology Group, our employees are at the heart of our mission and have incredible opportunities to impact our patients' lives with their urologic care.

• We foster a culture that thrives on compassion, teamwork, integrity, and diversity, all of which start with our staff!
• We deliver a cohesive approach to urologic care that provides patients with access to experienced specialists, a superb team of healthcare professionals, and the most advanced technology for patient treatments and therapies.
• We offer competitive salaries and a great work/life balance: enjoy your weekends!
• UUG offers outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, corporate discounts, and much more!

United Urology Group is regarded as the leading urology network in the country. Our Affiliates include Chesapeake Urology, Arizona Urology—Phoenix & Scottsdale, Arizona Urology—Tucson, Colorado Urology, and Tennessee Urology.

Position Summary:

As a Buyer, you are responsible for procuring goods and services for our organization by researching and evaluating potential suppliers, negotiating agreements and prices, working with sites to drive product usage to practice-determined preferred product formularies, and managing vendor performance. You will also ensure compliant use of the supply chain information system (“SCIS”), monitor inventory levels, and collaborate with other departments to meet the organization's procurement needs. A Buyer must have strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills to effectively manage the procurement process and maintain positive relationships with suppliers.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide front-line procurement support, generally directed to specific region(s) but also including backup support for other regional procurement agent(s).
• General vendor management duties.
• Identifies, qualifies, and contacts potential vendors to receive bids or quotations.
• Participates in bid evaluation and vendor selection.
• Assists vendors with onboarding and site-level service protocols.
• Navigate practices through product shortages and allocations and manage UUG protocols in support of these efforts.
• Act as the department lead for assigned new site or de novo integration projects.
• Assist in the maintenance of supply chain systems, including but not limited to SCIS inventory, location, vendor, and item dictionaries.
• Ensures staff assigned to product ordering and inventory management are appropriately trained in the use of the SCIS.
• Monitor local compliance with company policies and procedures specific to strategic sourcing and contracting, capital and non-capital procurement, and inventory control.
• Manages product and purchased service standardization initiatives as assigned.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two to five (2-5) years experience in supply chain/purchasing. Healthcare experience not required but a plus.
• Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to other team members.

Knowledge, Competencies & Skills:

• Performs work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Decision-making skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical thinking skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Moderate to advanced knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office products, most importantly Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Tech Requirements for the Job:

• High-speed, reliable internet connection to ensure uninterrupted communication and access to necessary systems and tools.
• Quiet and private work environment to maintain confidentiality and minimize background noise during calls.
• Proficiency in using remote collaboration tools, such as video conferencing software, instant messaging platforms, and customer relationship management systems.
• Compliance with all security and privacy policies and protocols, including safeguarding patient information and maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Direct Reports:              

• N/A.

Travel:

• Must have the ability & willingness to travel to other sites as necessary within a geographic region.

Physical Requirements for the Job:

• Regularly required to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Involves standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Requires full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 20 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: United Urology Group and its affiliate practices are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, skill level, and geographic location. Compensation may vary depending on the state or region in which the position is located, in accordance with applicable laws.