Buyer

Job Summary

The Buyer is responsible for systemwide procurement of goods, supplies, services, and capital equipment across Centralus Health. This role ensures compliance with organizational policies, state and federal procurement regulations, and industry best practices while supporting supply chain optimization, vendor management, and cost-effective purchasing outcomes. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Buyer partners with clinical, operational, and finance teams to advance enterprise standardization, and sourcing strategies led by the Director, Strategic Sourcing & Contracting.

Job Functions (5-10)

• Procurement & Contract Management: Create, review, and approve purchase orders, bids, and RFPs. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with vendors to achieve cost savings and quality improvements, and ensure compliance with GPO, state, and local purchasing agreements.
• Operational Purchasing: Procure supplies, services, and capital equipment via distributors or direct purchasing systems. Confirm deliveries, verify receipt and quality of goods, and resolve discrepancies such as shortages, delays, or damaged items.
• Vendor Management: Research new vendors and products, evaluate supplier performance, and recommend cost-effective alternatives. Escalate issues of vendor performance standards.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Support: Serve as a liaison between vendors, clinical and administrative departments, and finance to ensure procurement needs are met. Provide support for requisitioners in ERP or procurement software (e.g., Workday SCM, Lawson).
• Inventory & Usage Monitoring: Monitor usage and inventory levels and partner with clinical and operational teams to maintain managed inventory systems. Analyze bid responses using tools such as Excel, ensuring compliance with procurement requirements.
• Supply Chain Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Monitor KPIs, perform cost analyses, and implement supply chain optimization strategies. Participate in product evaluation task forces and process improvement initiatives to advance standardization and reduce variation across all hospitals and entities.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Perform additional duties as assigned, support special projects, and contribute to organizational initiatives that advance the mission and operational goals of all hospitals and entities.

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Success Factors (4-6)

• You are analytically driven and detail oriented. Able to evaluate bid responses, compare data, and make sound purchasing decisions that deliver measurable value to the organization.
• You communicate effectively across all levels of the organization bridging the needs of clinical teams, finance, and vendors to keep procurement running smoothly and relationships strong.
• You are organized and adaptable. Capable of managing multiple priorities, competing deadlines, and shifting demands without losing focus on quality and compliance.
• You are committed to ethical purchasing practices and continuous improvement actively seeking opportunities to standardize processes, reduce variation, and drive financial value across all hospitals and entities.

Education / Experience Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field; and a minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible purchasing/supply chain experience; or
• Equivalent Experience: 4 years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience demonstrating knowledge of purchasing policies, vendor management, and contract compliance.

Preferred:

• Experience with Workday SCM, Infor Lawson, EPIC, or similar healthcare FIN/procurement software.
• CMRP, CPSM, CPM, or similar supply chain/procurement certification. Knowledge of GPO contracts, RFP processes, and state procurement codes is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain at a workstation for extended periods and move around the workspace as needed to complete job tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to use standard office equipment including computers, phones, and printers on a regular basis.

Salary : $63,627 - $79,997