Senior Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Cost Improvement

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Buyer to drive strategic sourcing and procurement excellence within the healthcare sector in Providence, RI. You will lead supplier selection, contract management, and cost-improvement initiatives to support patient care and operations.

The ideal candidate has 1–4 years in procurement, a 4-year business degree, Lean Six Sigma familiarity, advanced Excel, and relevant sourcing tools, with APIC certification a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years in a procurement role within healthcare or supply chain.
• Bachelor's degree in business preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma methodologies familiarity.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and procurement tools.
• Pursuing further education (master's) is a plus.
• APIC certification or similar credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier selection, contract management, and supplier performance oversight.
• Drive cost improvement initiatives and value realization across categories.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategy with patient care goals.

Skills

Procurement experience

Lean Six Sigma

Advanced Excel

Pursuing master's degree

Healthcare procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

APIC certification (preferred)

Tools

Procurement tools

Job description

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Buyer to drive strategic sourcing and procurement excellence within the healthcare sector in Providence, RI. You will lead supplier selection, contract management, and cost-improvement initiatives to support patient care and operations.

The ideal candidate has 1–4 years in procurement, a 4-year business degree, Lean Six Sigma familiarity, advanced Excel, and relevant sourcing tools, with APIC certification a plus.