Buyer

LifeBridge Health; Owings Mills (MD); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

403(b) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

LifeBridge Health is seeking a contract analyst-focused purchaser to research, develop, negotiate, and manage contractual obligations for supplies and services across LifeBridge facilities. The role supports purchasing decisions, evaluates vendor performance, and seeks cost-saving opportunities.

Training starts in office with hybrid remote work transitioning to one day in the office weekly, subject to change.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1 to 3 years
• Education: Bachelors degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares, reviews and process requisitions and/or computer-generated orders for assigned commodities, equipment and services under departmental guidelines.
• Processes all requisitions for purchase orders that working day.
• Places all orders within twenty-four (24) hours Informs customer of purchase order status
• Reviews purchase order history and accounts payable to ensure best pricing possible for medical supplies, equipment, and services.
• Accesses current internet based Group Purchasing Organization's (Premier) database (E-Sourcing) to review item cost and or payment.
• Reviews signed, locally negotiated contract files, for line item pricing or payments.
• Confers with Contract Analyst or Purchasing Manager when reviewing MedAssets (Prime) contracts for item price or payments paid.
• Maintains contract file and forwards item file changes to Materials System Coordinator for update to the Materials Management Information System.
• Acts as liaison between the Purchasing department and the customer.
• Evaluates market conditions and trends, and applies creative problem solving techniques to identify cost savings opportunities consistent with Hospital goals

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

E-Sourcing

Job description

About the Role

Under limited supervision, researches, develops, negotiates and manages contractual obligations for supplies and services by staff members across all LifeBridge facilities. Completes analytical work in conjunction with the contract analyst, to support purchasing decisions and evaluate vendor performance. Identifies and facilitates implementation of opportunities for cost savings. This role is hybrid remote! Training is in office. Once training is complete, we require one day per week in the office, subject to change at any time.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, reviews and process requisitions and/or computer-generated orders for assigned commodities, equipment and services under departmental guidelines.
• Processes all requisitions for purchase orders that working day.
• Places all orders within twenty-four (24) hours Informs customer of purchase order status
• Reviews purchase order history and accounts payable to ensure best pricing possible for medical supplies, equipment, and services.
• Accesses current internet based Group Purchasing Organization's (Premier) database (E-Sourcing) to review item cost and or payment.
• Reviews signed, locally negotiated contract files, for line item pricing or payments.
• Confers with Contract Analyst or Purchasing Manager when reviewing MedAssets (Prime) contracts for item price or payments paid.
• Maintains contract file and forwards item file changes to Materials System Coordinator for update to the Materials Management Information System.
• Acts as liaison between the Purchasing department and the customer.
• Evaluates market conditions and trends, and applies creative problem solving techniques to identify cost savings opportunities consistent with Hospital goals

Requirements

Experience: 1 to 3 years

Education: Bachelor's degree preferred

Pay Range: $23.22 to $34.83 Based On Experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire, plus wellness programs and mental health support
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, pension, and life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement toward advanced degrees and specialty certifications
• Generous paid time off, fitness discounts, and free on-site parking

About Sinai Hospital

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore is a nationally recognized academic medical center, a designated Level II Trauma Center, and the largest community hospital in Maryland. As part of LifeBridge Health - one of the region's most comprehensive healthcare systems - Sinai delivers advanced care with a mission to improve the health of the communities we serve, and to take care of the people who take care of patients.

About LifeBridge Health

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in Maryland.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY-where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.