BUYER I

Sun Life Health; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Life Health in Casa Grande, AZ is seeking an experienced Buyer to purchase supplies and equipment for multiple outpatient facilities. You will coordinate with vendors, ensure orders arrive on time, and maintain accurate purchasing records to support patient care teams.

The role requires a high school diploma with 2+ years in purchasing, strong inventory control knowledge, and Excel-like software proficiency. This is a full-time on-site position with a 8:00am-5:00pm schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Knowledge of inventory control and purchasing practices.
• Computer proficiency and the ability to use related software applications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail when processing orders and maintaining records.
• Ability to prioritize requests, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform shipping, receiving, and inventory duties, including lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Process approved purchase requests and create and maintain purchase orders using Materials Management software.
• Compare vendor pricing, product quality, and purchasing options to identify cost savings.
• Verify purchase requisitions for proper authorization and completeness.
• Track deliveries and resolve pricing discrepancies, missing shipments, and backorders.
• Identify alternate suppliers and appropriate substitutions for unavailable products.
• Coordinate emergency and rush orders and keep departments informed of order updates.
• Manage vendor relationships, returns, credits, blanket orders, and standing orders.
• Match received supplies to purchase orders and packing slips.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and follow procurement and accounting procedures.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, stocking, supply rotation, and inventory counts as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Inventory control

Purchasing practices

Computer proficiency

Time management

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree, or relevant certification

Tools

Materials Management software

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: CAMPUS - Casa Grande, AZ, Position Type: Full-time, Salary Range: $25.00, Job Shift: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday

Your résumé must clearly list your purchasing or procurement responsibilities and employment dates, including start and end months and years. For current positions, list your start month and year and “Present.” Applications without this information will not be considered.

Position Summary

Help keep our clinics stocked and our patient care teams ready! Sun Life Health is seeking an experienced Buyer to purchase supplies and equipment for multiple outpatient facilities, coordinate with vendors, and ensure orders arrive accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Process approved purchase requests and create and maintain purchase orders using Materials Management software.
• Compare vendor pricing, product quality, and purchasing options to identify cost savings.
• Verify purchase requisitions for proper authorization and completeness.
• Track deliveries and resolve pricing discrepancies, missing shipments, and backorders.
• Identify alternate suppliers and appropriate substitutions for unavailable products.
• Coordinate emergency and rush orders and keep departments informed of order updates.
• Manage vendor relationships, returns, credits, blanket orders, and standing orders.
• Match received supplies to purchase orders and packing slips.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and follow procurement and accounting procedures.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, stocking, supply rotation, and inventory counts as needed.

Qualifications: Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least twoyears of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Knowledge of inventory control and purchasing practices.
• Computer proficiency and the ability to use related software applications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail when processing orders and maintaining records.
• Ability to prioritize requests, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform shipping, receiving, and inventory duties, including lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree, or relevant professional certification.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.