Senior Procurement Lead: Strategic Vendor & Contracting

Banner Health; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories Corporate in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Senior Buyer to manage advanced vendor relations, negotiate contracts, and support senior management with strategic procurement.

You will procure complex purchases, lead cost-savings initiatives, and ensure data integrity in purchase records while coordinating with lab departments.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Business and 5+ years of purchasing experience; MBA preferred; strong Excel skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years purchasing experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Advance vendor relations and negotiate new and existing agreements.
• Drive cost-savings through contracts and pooled purchases.
• Procure complex purchases including capital equipment and major services.
• Analyze product usage and pricing to identify savings opportunities.
• Provide training and maintain procurement procedures.

Skills

Vendor relations

Contract negotiations

Cost savings

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

MBA/Master’s Degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Sonora Quest Laboratories Corporate in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Senior Buyer to manage advanced vendor relations, negotiate contracts, and support senior management with strategic procurement.

You will procure complex purchases, lead cost-savings initiatives, and ensure data integrity in purchase records while coordinating with lab departments.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Business and 5+ years of purchasing experience; MBA preferred; strong Excel skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.