SAH Buyer
Core
Manages the purchasing, inventory control, and supply chain operations for surgical equipment and sterile supplies within an operating room environment.
Role type
Healthcare supply buyer
Builds
Maintains inventory of surgical supplies and equipment for the Operating Room
Domain
Healthcare / Surgical Services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
inventory management, vendor relationship management, cost analysis, supply requisition processing, equipment maintenance coordination, contract file management, expiration date verification, trend analysis
Preferred skills
knowledge of surgical supplies, secretarial duties, system implementation for ordering and tracking
Technologies
Basic computer literacy
Responsibilities
Coordinate special order items with OR Scheduling and Charge Nurses, vet new item requests and trials with Surgeons, complete and review repair/purchase requests, perform cost analysis for products, analyze ordering trends and report usage/cost changes, maintain contract files and track delivery dates, receive and verify incoming items, establish systems for OR staff awareness of received merchandise and equipment status, stock procedural carts and maintain appropriate supply levels, procure and inspect sterile/un-sterile supplies, clean and maintain storage areas.
Seniority
Entry-level, individual contributor