**We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate,** **and innovate. We believe** **that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.** **At Ochsner, whether you work with patients** **every day** **or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!** The Buyer Assistant will be responsible for supporting the Procurement Staff with processing all purchasing requests for all supplies, services, and equipment. Additionally, ensuring viable substitute products are identified to minimize the impact of backorders. The Buyer Assistant will also support the Logistics, Sourcing, A/P and Clinical Value Analysis teams with supply inquiries and maintain current reports that impact procurement, receiving and invoicing. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** 1. Review Purchase Order Confirmations in GHX and conduct follow-up as appropriate. 2. Coordinate with Purchasing Supervisors, MMIS, and Contract Analyst Teams regarding cost updates. 3. Assist buyers with backorder resolution and identification of alternate products. 4. Coordinate with Purchasing Supervisors to resolve Buyer Messages and Special Report Resolutions as needed. (INR, MBM, PCM, Open Order Report, PO Confirmations, Audits, etc) 5. Collaborate with Buyers and Contract staff to maintain accurate vendor contact information. This includes account numbers, addresses, phone numbers, method of order placement (EDI, Phone, Fax, email, online), website address, and vendor representative contact information. 6. Coordinate supply questions, needs and end user inquiries to the appropriate contact and Supply Chain divisions to ensure Customer Engagement is optimized. 7. Serve as the Liaison and Primary contact for Procurement questions, needs and inquiries. 9.. Coordinate and follow up with vendors for ETAs, Bulk Buy Status, etc. 10. Initiate necessary account setups for clinic integrations and new site account setups for Purchasing services provided outside of Lawson PO. (Ex: Kentwood Water Setup, Office Supply Accounts, Amazon Business) The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards. This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. **EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:** A. Previous healthcare/hospital experience desired. B. High School Diploma or G.E.D. required, Bachelor’s Degree in Business preferred. C. Any combination of education, training and experience, which could produce the required knowledge and abilities, will be considered. D. Must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. E. Strong verbal communication skills. **EQUIPMENT OPERATED:** • Computer • Computerized Technology **Physical and Environmental Demands** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid. The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role. **Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!** **_Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website._** _Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position_ _: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Maryland, New York, Washington,_ _and Washington D.C._ **_Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or_** **_careers@ochsner.org_** **_. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications._** We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. 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