Buyer - FT - Day - Supply Chain Lawrenceville NJ

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

$25.49 - $33.16

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Position Overview

The Buyer I coordinates the routine, daily purchasing of standard supplies, equipment and services for hospital and clinical departments. This role handles the transactional processing of purchase orders and corporate purchasing card (P-card) transactions through the Materials Management Information System (MMIS) to ensure items arrive on time and payments process smoothly. The Buyer I also monitors basic weekly order tracking reports, assists hospital staff with standard contract item research and helps resolve basic vendor shipping or pricing discrepancies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:    High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:    Prior experience in general purchasing, inventory or supply chain in a healthcare or hospital setting is preferred.
Other Credentials:    
Knowledge and Skills:    Foundational understanding of how hospital inventory, receiving and dock distribution activities work. Ability to quickly learn and navigate an MMIS, with direct experience in Lawson or similar ERP platforms preferred. Comfort using the full Microsoft Office Suite of applications, specifically basic data entry and formatting in Excel and Word. Natural ability to communicate clearly, both in person and in writing.
Special Training:    
Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:    Steady approach when handling a high volume of orders or navigating urgent requests. Natural ability to pivot and stay effective when department priorities shift or unexpected backorders happen. Sharp eye for detail to manage multiple tasks at once without letting deadlines slip. Friendly, helpful attitude with a talent for building positive working relationships across different organizational departments.
Usual Work Day:    8 Hours  
Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Process standard purchase requisitions and issues purchase orders through the MMIS within 48 hours of receipt, confirming exact pricing and delivery timelines
Verify that all processed purchase orders have the correct management approvals in strict alignment with corporate financial policies
Checks item requests against current Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and local contracts to keep spending aligned with approved systems
Help hospital staff research standard products and services to locate the best-value contract options for their departments
Update order details, estimated delivery dates and vendor confirmations directly into the database to keep lead times accurate, following established data entry and procurement protocols as detailed in the internal Buyer’s Guide
Review and act upon standard weekly operational reports, including Buyer Messages, PO Status Reports, Buyer Expediting Reports and Pend Hold Reports
Collect, review and reconcile corporate P-Card statements within deadlines set by the Accounts Payable team
Resolve straightforward pricing and shipping variances by comparing vendor order confirmations against internal contract sheets
Investigate and clear basic invoice matching errors to ensure vendor payments go through without delays
Coordinate with vendors and the receiving dock to handle routine shipping errors, damaged items and product returns
Track vendor performance on standard deliveries and step in to resolve basic shipping delays or customer service complaints
Assist with updating basic master item descriptions, package sizes and prices in the ERP database to keep billing accurate
Route product recall notifications from manufacturers to the appropriate clinical departments and inventory teams immediately
Answer basic purchasing inquiries and cover entry-level purchasing lines to support the team during temporary staff absences
Perform other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Pinching/fine motor activities

Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl

Continuous physical demands include: Wrist position deviation , Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Extreme Noise Levels , Dust/Particulate Matter
 

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Plan

• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Healthcare FSA

- Dependent Care FSA

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)

• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Commuter Transit

• Commuter Parking

• Supplemental Life Insurance

- Voluntary Life Spouse

- Voluntary Life Employee

- Voluntary Life Child

• Voluntary Legal Services

• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance

• Voluntary Pet Insurance

• Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. 

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.