Buyer - Sarnova - Dublin, OH
Sarnova HC, LLC, Dublin, OH, United States
Sarnova HC, LLC
Position Title: Buyer - Sarnova - Dublin, OH
Location: 5000 Bradenton Ave, Dublin, OH 43017, USA
Job Description
Sarnova is the leading national specialty distributor of health care products in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Respiratory Markets and is the industry leader in Revenue Cycle Management within Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The company operates through several market‑leading companies including Tri‑anim Health Services, the largest specialty distributor of respiratory products, Bound Tree Medical, the largest supplier of EMS products, Cardio Partners, a full Sudden Cardiac Arrest Solution provider, and Digitech, the leader in EMS revenue cycle management.
Hybrid Work from Home Schedule
Work from home on Fridays, work from our Corporate Office Monday – Thursday.
Summary
The Buyer is responsible for coordinating and executing procurement activities to enhance the Company’s high standard of service level, while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory in the supply chain. The Buyer is also responsible for managing purchasing functions from an assigned group of suppliers, including the daily review of item forecasts, proactive demand management, replenishment planning and ordering, working with suppliers on open orders, and working with Vendor Relations to resolve supply issues. The Buyer should strive to establish and uphold mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers as well as internal and external customers and exercise good working knowledge of assigned suppliers and costs to make purchases consistent with quality and quantity requirements. They will continually expand their knowledge of product, industry and systems.
Organizational Impact
As a Buyer at Sarnova, what you do each day matters as each decision impacts the supply chain of our business. The Buyer combines data analysis skills and replenishment tools to bring in the right inventory to the right place at the right time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Execute daily activities to support procurement processes
Contact suppliers to obtain product or service information, validate pricing and ship dates
Maintain up‑to‑date delivery dates in systems for visibility to Customer Service and Sales team. Follow‑up on late deliveries and backordered items.
Optimize procurement system by analyzing trends, lead times and product demand to determine the amount of finished product to be ordered from suppliers
Provide ongoing review of parameter management to include lead times, order policy, stocking locations, safety stock and item classifications to meet or exceed objectives for purchased items and services. Support emphasis on quality, on‑time delivery, and service levels
Determine the best metrics to use to provide the most accurate representation of the forecast
Research and resolve payment discrepancies between the Company’s purchase order and supplier invoice, and maintain necessary records
Maintain procurement records such as items or purchased services, supplier confirmation, costs, delivery, product quality or performance and inventories
Strive to meet or exceed specific performance metrics including fill rate, inventory turns, aging purchase orders, backorder reduction, and excess inventory levels
Work with other departments to determine optimal inventory levels
Support Vendor Relations, Marketing, Customer Service and Sales Departments with product information such as item discontinuation and replacement, items on long‑term backorder, and discounts to accounting
Work closely with the Distribution/Warehouse teams to provide notification when priority orders are set to deliver. Resolve receiving discrepancies by coordinating with Warehouse teams and Vendors where appropriate.
Conduct oneself in a professional and ethical manner that is consistent with Sarnova’s policies and procedures
Strive for 100% internal and external customer satisfaction by obtaining and maintaining a clear understanding of the customer’s needs and providing products and services that totally satisfy customer requirements
Participate in special projects as needed
Additional job duties as assigned
Skills/Experience Required
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Procurement, or other related field
Minimum of three years’ procurement and strong demand management experience
Strong knowledge of supply chain
Knowledge of Microsoft products including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access is a plus
Experience utilizing procurement and inventory tracking system
Knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory control policies and procedures
Ability to prioritize and multitask responsibilities
Customer‑orientated
Effective written and oral communication
Analytical thinking skills. Ability to problem‑solve and course‑correct
Job Details
Job Family: Operations Purchasing
Pay Type: Salary
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Legal Notice
Sarnova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) Plan. EEO/M/F/Veterans/Disabled. Our mission is to be the best partner for those who save and improve patients’ lives. Excellence in delivering upon our mission is dependent upon having a diverse team that is empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work each day. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, and we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.
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Position Title: Buyer - Sarnova - Dublin, OH
Location: 5000 Bradenton Ave, Dublin, OH 43017, USA
Job Description
Sarnova is the leading national specialty distributor of health care products in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Respiratory Markets and is the industry leader in Revenue Cycle Management within Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The company operates through several market‑leading companies including Tri‑anim Health Services, the largest specialty distributor of respiratory products, Bound Tree Medical, the largest supplier of EMS products, Cardio Partners, a full Sudden Cardiac Arrest Solution provider, and Digitech, the leader in EMS revenue cycle management.
Hybrid Work from Home Schedule
Work from home on Fridays, work from our Corporate Office Monday – Thursday.
Summary
The Buyer is responsible for coordinating and executing procurement activities to enhance the Company’s high standard of service level, while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory in the supply chain. The Buyer is also responsible for managing purchasing functions from an assigned group of suppliers, including the daily review of item forecasts, proactive demand management, replenishment planning and ordering, working with suppliers on open orders, and working with Vendor Relations to resolve supply issues. The Buyer should strive to establish and uphold mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers as well as internal and external customers and exercise good working knowledge of assigned suppliers and costs to make purchases consistent with quality and quantity requirements. They will continually expand their knowledge of product, industry and systems.
Organizational Impact
As a Buyer at Sarnova, what you do each day matters as each decision impacts the supply chain of our business. The Buyer combines data analysis skills and replenishment tools to bring in the right inventory to the right place at the right time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Execute daily activities to support procurement processes
Contact suppliers to obtain product or service information, validate pricing and ship dates
Maintain up‑to‑date delivery dates in systems for visibility to Customer Service and Sales team. Follow‑up on late deliveries and backordered items.
Optimize procurement system by analyzing trends, lead times and product demand to determine the amount of finished product to be ordered from suppliers
Provide ongoing review of parameter management to include lead times, order policy, stocking locations, safety stock and item classifications to meet or exceed objectives for purchased items and services. Support emphasis on quality, on‑time delivery, and service levels
Determine the best metrics to use to provide the most accurate representation of the forecast
Research and resolve payment discrepancies between the Company’s purchase order and supplier invoice, and maintain necessary records
Maintain procurement records such as items or purchased services, supplier confirmation, costs, delivery, product quality or performance and inventories
Strive to meet or exceed specific performance metrics including fill rate, inventory turns, aging purchase orders, backorder reduction, and excess inventory levels
Work with other departments to determine optimal inventory levels
Support Vendor Relations, Marketing, Customer Service and Sales Departments with product information such as item discontinuation and replacement, items on long‑term backorder, and discounts to accounting
Work closely with the Distribution/Warehouse teams to provide notification when priority orders are set to deliver. Resolve receiving discrepancies by coordinating with Warehouse teams and Vendors where appropriate.
Conduct oneself in a professional and ethical manner that is consistent with Sarnova’s policies and procedures
Strive for 100% internal and external customer satisfaction by obtaining and maintaining a clear understanding of the customer’s needs and providing products and services that totally satisfy customer requirements
Participate in special projects as needed
Additional job duties as assigned
Skills/Experience Required
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Procurement, or other related field
Minimum of three years’ procurement and strong demand management experience
Strong knowledge of supply chain
Knowledge of Microsoft products including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access is a plus
Experience utilizing procurement and inventory tracking system
Knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory control policies and procedures
Ability to prioritize and multitask responsibilities
Customer‑orientated
Effective written and oral communication
Analytical thinking skills. Ability to problem‑solve and course‑correct
Job Details
Job Family: Operations Purchasing
Pay Type: Salary
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Legal Notice
Sarnova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) Plan. EEO/M/F/Veterans/Disabled. Our mission is to be the best partner for those who save and improve patients’ lives. Excellence in delivering upon our mission is dependent upon having a diverse team that is empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work each day. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, and we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.
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