Senior Buyer

Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Drug-free work environment

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona (SQL/LSA) in Phoenix, AZ seeks a procurement professional to manage advanced vendor relations, contract negotiations, and complex purchasing. The role supports senior management with strategic sourcing and cost-saving initiatives while maintaining ethical purchasing practices.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Business or related field with five years of purchasing experience and is local to the Phoenix area, with the office-based

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field.
• Five years’ purchasing experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate new and existing vendor agreements to ensure best pricing.
• Procure major purchases including capital equipment and prime/vendor agreements.
• Collaborate with departments to meet product specifications and needs.
• Analyze product usage for savings and document negotiated pricing.
• Provide training and maintain standard operating procedures for procurement.

Skills

Vendor relations

Contract negotiations

Excel

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Five years purchasing experience

Tools

MMIS systems

Job description

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona Department Name: Purchasing-Ref Lab Work Shift: Day Job Category: Supply Chain

NOTE: This is an Arizona-based role that requires being in the office as needed, so candidates must be local.

Starting salary: $55,000-$72,000 annually (dependent on experience)

Position Summary

This position is responsible for advanced vendor relations and contract negotiations. Provides technical and expert counsel to other staff members. In addition, this position provides administrative support to senior management, procures difficult and complicated purchases. Promotes sound and ethical purchasing practices between SQL/LSA and the vendor community by developing and maintaining positive vendor relationships based on mutual respect and trust.

Core Functions

1. Responsible for advanced vendor relations, contract negotiations. Writes, reviews, analyzes and negotiates new and existing agreements. Enhances opportunities for cost savings by promoting use of contracts and pooled purchases. Maintains the integrity of the information contained in all data files. Negotiates best possible pricing for off-contract items.


2. Procures difficult and complicated purchases, such as major supplies agreements, prime vendor agreements, GPO participating agreements, capital equipment for projects and pooled purchases.


3. Is a resource for product and vendor information for the facilities and utilization efforts. Is a source for products and suppliers. Works closely with assigned departments to understand and meet their needs regarding product specifications and selection.


4. Analyzes and evaluates product usage categories for savings, comparing contracted distributor pricing and manufacturing direct pricing. Calculates and documents savings on items as appropriate. Identifies new opportunities for items on which to seek negotiated pricing. Leads procurement process for all equipment implementation projects. Leads and monitors Procurement projects.


5. Provides technical training to purchasing staff concerning all aspects of procurement and contracting. Maintains Procurement’s Standard Operation Procedures. Maintains organized files of Purchase Orders and requisitions per document retention guidelines. Indexes receiving documents and packing slips so that images are easily retrieved and readable.


6. Coordinates standardization and utilization efforts in collaboration with the Contracts team and committees as assigned. Requests new item and vendor setups as appropriate, ensuring that proper product information is entered and no duplications exist. Resolves late shipments from suppliers, material quality issues and expedites supplier deliveries if required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Basic computer experience including moderate skills in Excel. Knowledge of data entry and word processing. Working knowledge of general office filing procedures. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to solve problems and obtain assistance to resolve more complex problems. Ability to work under strict time constraints and manage multiple priorities. Exceptional interpersonal skills to interface with a broad range of internal and external customers.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field and five (5) years’ purchasing experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA/Master’s Degree.


• Capital buying and/or contract experience.


• Experience with MMIS systems.


• Additional purchasing experience including general knowledge of purchasing procedures.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans.

Benefits and Other Information

• We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions. Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information.


• Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

Company Culture

Make Great Friends and a Difference in Your Communities. You’ll feel like you’re in the right place at Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona (SQL/LSA), doing great work on behalf of a healthy community. While many organizations tout "teamwork and camaraderie," there is no denying that our compassionate, collaborative culture is a cut above the rest. Our team members work together daily to create a work environment where everyone feels supported and empowered to be their best selves and do their best work. Grow your career and see for yourself how gratifying and satisfying being a part of our team can be. You Belong Here.

Sonora Quest Laboratories is a proud partner of Banner Health. Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information.