Senior Buyer

Sigma; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma, Inc. is seeking a Senior Buyer for a 12-week contract in Irving, TX. This role supports supply chain operations, requiring strong purchasing experience and organizational skills. The position involves managing inventory and collaborating with internal customers to ensure efficiency.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Potential for career advancement

Ongoing support from staffing team

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of purchasing experience required.
• 4 years of experience in related field required.

Responsibilities

• Manage expenditures to reduce total cost of ownership.
• Maintain SAP Material Master data integrity.
• Assist with processing purchase requests in a timely manner.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Shift Schedule : Monday to Friday, 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM

Job Type : Contract

Job ID : 8732119

About Sigma, Inc. (Staffing Agency)

Sigma, Inc. is a trusted staffing agency specializing in placing highly skilled professionals in key roles within the pharmaceutical, medical device, and healthcare industries. We partner with top-tier companies to deliver expert talent across procurement, operations, and modernization projects. Sigma offers competitive pay, career development, and the opportunity to contribute to impactful work at industry-leading organizations.

Position Overview : Senior Buyer

Sigma, Inc. is currently hiring a Senior Buyer for a 12-week contract assignment with one of our healthcare clients in Irving, TX . This role plays a critical part in supporting supply chain operations and procurement functions across a multi-facility health system.

Summary :

• The Buyer II provides assistance throughout the department as needed to maintain an adequate supply of merchandise for the supply chain.
• Obtains materials, equipment or supplies at lowest cost consistent with required quality, quantity and availability.
• Actively researches and develops new sources of supply and / or recommends possible substitute materials.
• The Buyer II will maintain daily reports, as well as the development of various supply related analysis. The Procurement Department is dedicated to exceeding the expectations of our internal and external customers.
• Our medical facilities are our primary internal customers and operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week across various geographic regions.
• As such, the Procurement Department must be available to support regional needs as they arise; even at times when the Corporate Office is closed.
• Therefore, this position may occasionally be required to work during periods of Corporate Office closures including closures due to inclement weather, public holidays and weekends.
• This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of CLIENT Health.
• It is expected that the associate demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values.
• The associate shall support CLIENT Health's strategic plan and the goals.

Responsibilities :

• Consistently supports the hospital's Spirit of Serving Standards, in line with the Mission, Vision and values of CLIENT Health.
• Follows the CLIENT Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI)
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and Associates through proper identification, proper reporting, documentation and prevention of medical errors in a non-punitive environment.
• Effectively manages expenditures to reduce the total cost of ownership of material acquisitions.
• Maintain SAP Material Master data integrity for inventory planning and purchasing fields.
• Works effectively in inventory, planning and purchasing screens in MMIS.
• Responsibility for maintaining inventory according to stated goals of levels and / or turns.
• Maintain satisfactory supplier metrics.
• Create and implement new processes to reduce inventory and waste.
• Follow all safety guidelines and report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Responsible for the creation, communication of Procurement related reporting
• Development of supply chain related analysis to assist in improved contract compliance and lowering of supply costs.
• Assist with the processing of purchase requests for assigned departments. Ensures requests are processed in a timely and accurate manner (within 24hrs) and all terms of Purchase agreements are met by vendors.
• Assist Internal Customers to insure inventory levels compare favorably with ordering and receiving levels. Strives to keep inventory levels at a minimum.
• Monitors purchasing computer system to assure efficiency and data integrity. Insures system is being utilized according to system and hospital procedures. Insures purchasing information is up- dated daily - pricing, unit of purchase, vendor order number etc.
• Assist in the review / resolution of open orders to ensure Department delivery expectation met.
• Assist in the review and resolution of GARPSE report related issues.

Requirements :

• High School Diploma with 1 - 2 years related experience.
• 4 years of experience in related field required
• Minimum 1 - 2 years of purchasing experience
• Good organizational skills and experience in collaborating with teams toward measured outcomes.

Why Work with Sigma, Inc.?

• Access to contract roles with industry-leading healthcare and pharmaceutical clients.
• Competitive compensation and potential for career advancement.
• Exposure to high-impact procurement and operations work in dynamic environments.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated staffing team throughout the assignment.

How to Apply

If you're a results-driven procurement professional looking for your next opportunity, apply now with your resume. Sigma, Inc. is dedicated to connecting top talent with meaningful work.

Sigma, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Senior Buyer • Irving, TX, United States