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Premier Inc.; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perks and discounts

On-site and online exercise classes

Job summary

Premier Inc. in Yonkers, NY is seeking a qualified purchasing professional to review requisitions, monitor pricing, and maintain supplier records.

The role focuses on cost-effective, high-quality products and close collaboration with vendors and internal customers to support client objectives. Key duties include overseeing product conversions, system changes, and process improvements, while ensuring adherence to corporate policies and maintaining strong supplier relations under the direction of

Qualifications

• 4+ years of applicable experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Healthcare purchasing experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and monitors approved purchase requisitions for accuracy.
• Monitors price trends and maintains supplier files and price records.
• Develops relationships with external vendors and internal customers for cost-effective sourcing.
• Supports product conversions, system changes and process improvements.
• Ensures high-quality, cost-effective products and services for the client.
• Reports directly to the Director of Purchasing.
• Keeps abreast of Supply Chain Management policies and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent decision making

Collaborative work

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

What will you be doing?

Reviews and monitors approved purchase requisitions for accuracy, monitors price trends, maintains files and records of current and potential suppliers, materials and prices. Develops and maintains working relationships with external vendors and internal customers to maintain adequate sources of supply in accordance with corporate policies and procedures to obtain the most cost‑effective, quality products and services. Demonstrates ability to work well with other members of the team to efficiently implement accepted product conversions, system changes, and process improvement opportunities. Responsible for ensuring high‑quality, cost‑effective product or service is delivered in support of the client core values and strategic plans. Reports directly to the Director of Purchasing. Keeps abreast of all Supply Chain Management policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 4 or more years of applicable experience
• High School Diploma or GED (required)

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of purchasing in healthcare
• Bachelor's degree

Additional Job Requirements

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Operate computer programs and software
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.
• Day‑to‑day contact with others (co‑workers and/or the public)
• Making independent decisions
• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Working Conditions: Hospital Environment

Travel Requirements: Travel 1-20% within the US

Physical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Premier’s compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier’s internal salary range for this role is $42,000 - $63,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide‑range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k retirement program
• Paid time off
• Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance

• Granted World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere, 2008-2026
• Named U.S. News & World Report, Best Companies to Work For (2023, 2024, 2025)
• Accredited by Forbes: America’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2024-2025
• Given Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultants- Healthcare Management
• Awarded Cigna Workforce Designation Gold Level Recipient (2016,2017,2019,2020,2021,2022,2023,2025)

Employees receive

• Perks and discounts
• Access to on‑site and online exercise classes

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran), disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.

Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [e-mail] or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.357.0022.

Personal Information submitted will be processed in accordance with Premier's Employee and Job Applicant Privacy Notice, which includes additional information about your privacy rights.