Senior Buyer

Job Overview:

The Senior Buyer will be a subject matter expert for the Procure to Pay (P2P) cycle. They will provide guidance and take the lead on issues with secondary system such as GPO, GHX, 3^rd Party Freight, Strata Jazz and Contraxx. They will provide direction on how to operationalize contracts to the correct purchase order and invoicing format to ensure successful P2P cycle.

Perform and lead continuous process improvement with a focus on root cause of invoice discrepancies and other work processes within the P2P cycle. Independently lead projects adhering to timelines, deadlines and goals.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five years' purchasing with LEAN or other process improvement experience.
• Demonstrate level of expertise in Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to perform mathematical formulas, balance and reconcile figures, possess good communication (written and verbal) skills.

Preferred:

• Strongly prefer experience within hospitals with PeopleSoft a plus.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-time, Day

Essential Functions:

• Subject-Matter Expert PeopleSoft Supply Chain procure to pay (end to end) process, collaborate with the PeopleSoft IT team, supply chain and site users.
• Project/Initiative execution and management; taking the lead to completing on time and within the parameters. This includes the system testing, working with SC Education on training aids and coordinating resources from other teams.
• Guiding and taking the lead on secondary programs including but not limited to GHX, GPO, Freight, Strata Jazz, Contraxx, and PeopleSoft GovernanceLead P2P activities on operationalizing contracts with the correct purchase order format and billing set-up.Provides end-user support across the network as the Procure to Pay Lead.
• Balances workload while adhering to timelines and deadlines and produce summarizes of the workflow reviews and recommendation.
• Process and maintain workload within departmental performance standards.
• Establish and maintain rapport through effective communication and timely follow-up with customers, coworkers, management, and outside agencies/vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Duties:

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

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer