The Buyer II reports to the Purchasing Manager and is responsible for purchasing functions including policy enforcement, vendor negotiation, contracting and financial reporting. Leads and coordinates work of the purchasing team. Delegation of routine tasks within peer group is expected. Responsibilities include but are not limited to working collaboratively with staff to improve purchasing efficiency and processes, ensuring the quality and quantity of work performance are consistent with policy and standards, providing purchasing expertise and educational support to internal customers and vendors, resolving financial reporting and processing issues, and facilitating problem resolution for work performed by others as necessary. The Buyer II supports the Value Analysis process and other hospital committees as needed. Provides accurate and timely execution of purchasing processes and recommends process changes as needed. Communicates well with all levels internal and external to the organization. Sources new products and services using national contracts, CHKD contracts, or develops new contracts for needed products and supplies. Independent decision making for purchasing team may be required in the absence of direct supervision. 

Professional knowledge of areas of responsibility (including theories, principles, and concepts) normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Four years of experience in a purchasing role required. Demonstrated proficiency with using purchasing related information systems and databases. Professional knowledge of areas of responsibility in order to assist in sourcing and purchasing activities. Leadership skills and delegation experience needed. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills necessary to interact with supplying vendors, customers, and other team members.  Capital, Purchased Services and Construction purchasing experience highly preferred.  Experience in working with key stakeholders in developing detailed equipment and project specifications and converting needs and specs into comprehensive RFP's.  Ability to manage multiple complex projects and negotiations.