Remote Lab Purchasing Specialist

Sonora Quest Laboratories; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories is seeking a Lab Buyer for remote work with occasional on-site onboarding in Phoenix. You will procure laboratory supplies and equipment, manage supplier relations, and ensure timely purchase orders aligned with contracts.

The role emphasizes cost savings, data analysis, and process improvements across multiple facilities. Responsibilities include negotiating off-contract pricing, maintaining product data, expediting orders, and supporting internal customers with

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or buying indirect goods and services, preferably in healthcare.
• Familiarity with MRP or MRP systems and internal purchasing systems.

Responsibilities

• Process orders for equipment, specialty supplies, inventory items, and standing orders.
• Create and transmit supplier purchase orders using EDI, phone, internet, or email.
• Document order confirmations, expected receipt dates, and backorders, and maintain records.
• Negotiate pricing for off-contract items and ensure purchases align with contract terms and cost-saving goals.
• Coordinate new site setups for laboratories and patient service centers, including training.

Skills

Procurement

MRP systems

Supplier relations

Cost savings

Data analysis

Education

Supply chain education

Tools

MRP software

Internal purchasing system

Job description

Sonora Quest Laboratories is seeking a Lab Buyer for remote work with occasional on-site onboarding in Phoenix. You will procure laboratory supplies and equipment, manage supplier relations, and ensure timely purchase orders aligned with contracts.

The role emphasizes cost savings, data analysis, and process improvements across multiple facilities. Responsibilities include negotiating off-contract pricing, maintaining product data, expediting orders, and supporting internal customers with