Senior Buyer

TriWest Healthcare Alliance; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 84,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with 0

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteer time

Job summary

TriWest Healthcare Alliance is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead procurements under FAR/DFARS, partnering with Finance and leadership to ensure compliant pricing and timely deliveries across federal contracts.

Qualified candidates will have 5+ years in procurement, strong negotiation and supplier-management skills, and US citizenship with a DoD background investigation. Remote opportunities available in many US states.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Must pass DoD background investigation.
• 5+ years procurement experience with complex tasks.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with supplier relationship management.
• 10+ years handling complex procurement tasks (preferred).
• FAR/DFARS knowledge or experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document pricing to identify drivers and perform comparisons.
• Provide leadership with negotiating strategies and approvals.
• Negotiate lowest possible price with vendors and subcontractors.
• Document negotiations and pricing factors.
• Process solicitations, evaluations, and complex negotiations timely.
• Communicate with suppliers to obtain ROMs and quotes; track deliveries.
• Create and monitor purchase orders and SOWs for timely fulfillment.
• Research suppliers and market trends for cost savings.
• Ensure purchases meet FAR/DFARS and internal policies.
• Maintain records in procurement systems and support cross-functional needs.
• Assist in pricing and contract management with business units.

Skills

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Sourcing strategies

Supplier relationship management

Procurement tasks

Pricing analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

CPSM/CPM/CPPO certification preferred

Tools

SAP

SharePoint

Ariba

Agiloft

Oracle Procurement Cloud

Coupa

Job description

Profile

We offer remote work opportunities (AK, AR, AZ, CO, FL, HI, IA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MD, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA/DC, WA, WI & WY only).

Our Department of Defense contract requires US citizenship and a favorably adjudicated DOD background investigation for this position.

Veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen, and military family members are encouraged to apply!

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Procurement Manager, the Senior Buyer is responsible for conducting procurements in accordance with internal policy, customer requirements, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), other U.S. Government agency acquisition rules and regulations and U.S. and state public laws and statutes. This individual is responsible for Market Pricing Research, Pricing Post Negotiation Memorandums, Pricing Proposal Evaluations, and other Procurement deliverables which are retained in accordance with Procurement Policy. Partner with Finance, business areas, and leadership to resolve questions associated with accruals, payables and budget. Act as SME in support of Procurement, Contract Management, DHA/ VA Contract Modification, Finance and business teams in support of pricing efforts including ROMs, RFIs/ RFPs, contracts, and licensing agreements.

Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• U.S. Citizen
• Must receive a favorable Interim and adjudicated final Department of Defense (DoD) background investigation
• 5+ years recent experience in Procurement, Purchasing that includes complex procurement tasks such as performing cost analysis, creating sourcing strategies, negotiations and independently resolving issues
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with supplier relationship management

Preferred

• 10+ years of handling progressively complex procurement tasks and negotiations Proficiency in procurement and other software (e.g. SAP, SharePoint, Ariba, Agiloft, Oracle Procurement Cloud, Coupa)
• Certified as CPSM, CPM or CPPO
• FAR knowledge or experience with government purchasing

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and document pricing to identify pricing drivers for discreet comparative analysis with other vendors and subcontractors.
• Provide reporting to all levels of leadership to determine negotiating strategies and approval process.
• Partner with Procurement Manager and Director to negotiate lowest possible price with vendors and subcontractors.
• Document all negotiating and compliance factors associated with agreed pricing.
• Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of solicitations, evaluations of proposals, support of complex negotiations and executing awards, while assessing risk and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain.
• Communicate with suppliers to obtain ROMs, quotes, execute orders via Purchase order or SOW, and track delivery schedules.
• Create, process, monitor and drive timely purchase orders and SOWs to ensure accuracy and timely fulfillment.
• Research suppliers, products, and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and reliable sources.
• Ensure purchases align with company policies, budgets, and regulatory requirements (e.g. FAR and DFARS).
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier interactions in procurement systems.
• Work with internal departments to understand purchasing needs, budgetary constraints, and provide timely support.
• Assists departments in obtaining pricing and other information from vendors as well as reviews contracts and assists business units in the management of contractual obligations of the vendor to ensure that all terms and conditions are met.
• Prepares formal Request for Proposal/Quotations and documentation to support vendor selection.
• Prepares and disseminates information regarding contract status, modifications, etc.
• Maintains logs of expiration notifications produced by the system; documents business unit feedback in contract management system.
• May conduct research to support contract audit and or facilitate business unit contracting trends.
• Responds to complex inquiries regarding contract financial terms, revisions, and amendments.
• Communicates contract management policy and practice to internal business units.
• Responsible for consultation and escalation to business unit and/or VP on issues which are not solved satisfactorily in a timely manner.
• May participate in development of less complex business alliances and partnering agreements.
• Maintains desk procedures and business unit reference guides as necessary.
• Acts as liaison between Legal, Contract Management, Finance, and Business departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Competencies

Communication / People Skills:

Ability to negotiate, influence or persuade others under positive or negative circumstances; adapt to different styles; listen critically; collaborate.

Computer Literacy:

Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment using Word, Outlook, TriWest Intranet, the Internet, and department software applications.

Coping / Flexibility:

Resiliency in adapting to a variety of situations and individuals while maintaining a sense of purpose and mature problem-solving approach.

Multi-Tasking / Time Management:

Prioritize and manage actions to meet changing deadlines and requirements within a high volume, high stress environment.

Organizational Skills:

Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems, within time constraints and with available resources; detail-oriented.

Problem Solving / Analysis:

Ability to solve problems through systematic analysis of processes with sound judgment; has a realistic understanding of relevant issues.

Technical Skills:

Knowledge of corporate policies and procedures; knowledge of contracting concepts and Federal Acquisition Regulations; analytical and communication skills.

Working Conditions

• Works within an office environment with minimal travel required

Company Overview

Taking Care of Our Nation’s Heroes.

It’s Who We Are. It’s What We Do.

Do you have a passion for serving those who served?

Join the TriWest Healthcare Alliance Team! We’re On a Mission to Serve

Our job is to make sure that America's heroes get connected to health care in the community.

At TriWest Healthcare Alliance, we’ve proudly been on that important mission since 1996.

DoD Statement

Our Department of Defense contract requires US citizenship and a favorably adjudicated DOD background investigation for this position.

Benefits

We’re more than just a health care company. We’re passionate about serving others! We believe in rewarding loyal, hard-working people who are willing to learn as they grow. TriWest Healthcare Alliance values teamwork. Join our team, fulfill your responsibilities, and you may also be considered for frequent pay raises, overtime opportunities to earn even more, recognition and reward programs, and much more. Of course, we also offer a comprehensive and progressive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid time off
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with matching)
• Short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteer time

TriWest job postings typically include a salary range, which can vary based on the specific role and location, but generally this position ranges from around $84,000 - $88,000 per year.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TriWest Healthcare Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are proud to have an inclusive work environment and know that a diverse team is a strength that will drive our success. To that end, TriWest strives to create an inclusive environment that supports diversity at every organizational level, and we highly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for positions based on merit and without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.