BUYER, PURCHASING

Description WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH Purpose. No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place. Excellence. We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service. Team Spirit. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment. Award Winning Performance. We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides. WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into- including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below: Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums 401(k) with employer match Paid Time Off (PTO) Employee discounts Company paid life insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Pet Insurance Tuition Reimbursement On-the-job training and skills development Opportunities for growth and advancement Employee Assistance Program JOB LOCATION : Main Campus DEPARTMENT: MATERIALS MANAGEMENT SCHEDULE: Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift, POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for leading in the procurement of supplies, equipment, materials and services for South Georgia Medical Center in an authoritative and professional manner which includes; contract & capital vendor analysis, negotiations and management; solving backorder, substitution, mis-shipment, or invoicing problems while promoting the organizations' core commitments and demonstrating competence in making sure all inventory is stocked and orders are accurate to department records. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Degree in business or related field and minimum of 2-4 years experience as a buyer strongly preferred. May consider associate degree having significant experience (3-5 years minimum) as a buyer preferably in a medical environment. Must exhibit strong analytical and communication skills as well as demonstrating a high level of positive customer service skills. Office skills must include proficiency in computer software to produce documents, databases, and spreadsheets. An understanding of Internet search and navigation tools and e-mail is required. WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION Business setting, indoor with the possibility of irregular hours including weekends. Duties may be stressful, requiring lengthy periods of concentrated effort. Requires the physical ability to sit at least 90% of the time and to perform multiple tasks under pressure in a busy office environment. SEE WHAT ALL OF THE HYPE IS ABOUT

Created: 2026-03-04