Buyer<p>We are seeking a Buyer to be part of our clients team in the healthcare industry, located in Albany, New York. The role involves procuring goods, services, and equipment to meet the operational needs of various departments. This is a contract opportunity, with possibility to be brought on permanent, where you will be interacting regularly with departments to understand their needs and managing supplier relationships.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Accurate and timely creation and issuance of Purchase Orders using the Electronic Resource Platform (ERP).</p><p>• Manage and expedite execution of priority and urgent order requests.</p><p>• Ensure all ordered goods and services are approved and sourced appropriately to ensure cost-effective procurement.</p><p>• Monitor and follow up on all open orders to verify delivery or update order status.</p><p>• Identify and resolve order issues such as backorders and discontinuations in a timely and organized manner.</p><p>• Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with departmental and supplier contacts.</p><p>• Respond to inquiries and requests for assistance professionally and timely.</p><p>• Review and resolve receiving and invoice exceptions accurately and promptly.</p><p>• Assist with resolution of receiving issues such as shortages or excess ordered quantity.</p><p>• Coordinate with supplier to adjust Purchase Order, or to coordinate return and receipt of credit.</p>
