Buyer Assistant Nutrition Services

Corewell Health
United States, Michigan, St. Joseph
May 06, 2025
Job Summary The job of the Assistant Buyer is to support the Buyer or customer in the procurement process through multi-channels including telephone, fax, email and EDI. This includes proper review of the purchase order before placement; updating the purchase order based upon vendor confirmations; resolving discrepancies with the purchase order; communication with the customer on order status; and maintaining appropriate purchasing records. This position has the goal to provide high quality, efficient and cost effective service to the organization. Essential Functions Receives purchase requisitions from internal customers and reviews for proper vendor, authorization, accuracy and completeness. Receive purchase orders assigned by the buyer. Send purchase order to the vendor via EDI, fax, email or phone. Work with key individuals to expedite orders or other problem solving regrading the purchasing process. Identify purchase order exceptions such as pricing, availability, back orders and other items details receive through various methods and communicate them to the appropriate party. Resolves discrepancies between purchase orders, receipts and invoices and other related activities. Maintain purchase order documentation in the ERP system as well as any required paper documentation per system or department policy. May be responsible to add/change/delete information in the system while ensuring the integrity of the data. Communicate, collaborate and acts as a liaison between other departments and vendors in order to ensure continuity and coordination of services. Engage in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities. Complete required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. Qualifications Required High School Diploma or equivalent 2 years of relevant experience of office experience, preferable in related purchasing field or similar purchasing atmosphere Preferred 6 months of relevant experience Lawson Item Master or similar system Preferred How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph Department Name Nutrition Services - St Joseph Employment Type Full time Shift Variable (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work Variable Days Worked Variable Weekend Frequency Variable weekends CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS - Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only. Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.