Senior Buyer Management Services

Premier, Inc.; United States; In loco; USD 52.000 - 78.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health, dental, vision, life and beat/

401k retirement program

Paid time off

Participation in incentive plans

Tuition reimbursement and professional

On-site exercise access

Descrizione del lavoro

Premier, Inc. Senior Buyer Management Services is a remote role in the United States reporting to the Director of Supply Chain. You will obtain materials, supplies, and equipment from suppliers at the lowest cost while ensuring quality and timely delivery.

You will review requisitions, negotiate pricing, and manage bids and cost analyses to support strategic procurement. The position emphasizes strong vendor relations, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with department heads to

Competenze

• 4+ years of applicable experience.
• High School Diploma or GED (Required).
• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent.

Mansioni

• Reviews purchase requisitions for reasonableness with respect to item quantities and product specifications.
• Prioritizes orders, giving urgent medical and patient care items top priority.
• Performs research concerning product availability, alternative suppliers, value analysis, and user references as needed.
• Meets with vendor sales representatives to discuss new products, proposals, and negotiated pricing.
• Obtains competitive bids when appropriate.
• Negotiates price, purchase terms, and cost of equipment life cycle.
• Prepares excel cost analysis reports detailing cost of goods analysis, potential rebate structures, and discounting levels.
• Routinely works with department heads to advise and recommend alternatives to requested products.
• Expedites orders delayed due to vendor or manufacturer backorders, credit holds, or emergency requirements and obtains acceptable substitutes as required.
• Manages electronic capital budget process coordinating requests, to approved budgets, available dollars, and appropriate approvals.
• Supports supply chain initiatives and understands inventory management and accounts payable operations.
• Negotiates purchase agreements with vendors, incorporating requirements and specifications outlines on purchase requisition and department directives.

Conoscenze

Materials Management

Data Analysis

Advanced Microsoft Office

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Buyer Management Services

What you will be doing: Reporting to the Director, Supply Chain the Senior Buyer will obtain materials, supplies and equipment from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of established Group Purchasing Organization (GPO), quality, reliability of source, and urgency need.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews purchase requisitions for reasonableness with respect to item quantities and product specifications.
• Prioritizes orders, giving urgent medical and patient care related items top priority.
• Performs research concerning product availability, alternative suppliers, value analysis, and user references as needed.
• Meets with vendor sales representatives to discuss new products, proposals, and negotiated pricing.
• Obtains competitive bids when appropriate.
• Negotiates price, purchase terms, and cost of equipment life cycle.
• Prepares excel cost analysis reports detailing cost of goods analysis, potential rebate structures, and discounting levels.
• Routinely works with department heads to advise and recommend alternatives to requested products.
• Expedites orders delayed due to vendor or manufacturer backorders, credit holds, or emergency requirements and obtains acceptable substitutes as required.
• Manages electronic capital budget process coordinating requests, to approved budgets, available dollars, and appropriate approvals.
• Supports supply chain initiatives and understands inventory management and accounts payable operations.
• Negotiates purchase agreements with vendors, incorporating requirements and specifications outlines on purchase requisition and department directives.

Required Qualifications

• Work Experience: Years of Applicable Experience - 4 or more years
• Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Preferred Qualifications
• Skills: Materials Management Information Systems Data Analysis Advanced Microsoft Office
• Experience: Ability to negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers. Ability to effectively communicate with a vast array of customers. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Education: Bachelors

Additional Job Requirements

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Operate computer programs and software
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.
• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)
• Making independent decisions
• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Working Conditions

Remote

Travel Requirements: No travel required

Physical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Compensation & Benefits

Premier's compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier's internal salary range for this role is $52,000 - $78,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k retirement program
• Paid time off
• Participation in Premier's employee incentive plans
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance

• Granted World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere, 2008-2026
• Named U.S. News & World Report, Best Companies to Work For (2023, 2024, 2025)
• Accredited by Forbes: America’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2024-2025
• Given Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultants- Healthcare Management
• Awarded Cigna Workforce Designation Gold Level Recipient (2016,2017,2019,2020,2021,2022,2023,2025)

Perks and discounts

Access to on-site and online exercise classes

Company Culture

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran), disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief.