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Corporate Buyer - Temporary Position
Position Type: Temporary (12-month contract)
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (on-site)
Compensation: $22-26/hour
Department: Supply Chain / Purchasing
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Corporate Buyer to join our regional healthcare organization on a 12-month temporary assignment. This role will be responsible for procuring goods and services, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing practices while maintaining quality standards and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Process purchase requisitions and create purchase orders for medical supplies, equipment, and services
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with vendors to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality standards
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors
- Research and identify new vendors and products to meet departmental needs
- Conduct cost analysis and market research to ensure competitive pricing
- Collaborate with clinical and operational departments to understand purchasing requirements
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with departments to prevent stock-outs
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, group purchasing organization (GPO) contracts, and organizational policies
- Process and resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues with vendors
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation in the procurement system
- Prepare reports on purchasing activities, cost savings, and vendor performance
- Participate in product evaluations and standardization initiatives
- Support contract management and vendor compliance activities
- Assist with supplier audits and quality assurance processes
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- 2-3 years of purchasing or procurement experience
- Associate's degree or equivalent work experience
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Experience with procurement or ERP systems
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Strong customer service orientation
Preferred Qualifications
- Healthcare purchasing experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- Purchasing certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM, CPPB)
- Knowledge of Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contracts and healthcare supply chain
- Familiarity with medical terminology and healthcare products
- Experience with Lawson, Oracle, SAP, or similar enterprise systems
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)
Schedule Requirements
- Standard hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday (on-site)
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Salary : $22 - $26
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