Strategic Buyer: Cost-Saving Negotiator & Vendor Liaison

Maxim Healthcare; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

Retirement and Financial Security

Lifestyle Benefits

Job summary

Maxim Healthcare in Columbia, MD is seeking a Buyer to manage purchasing of equipment, supplies and services, negotiating to secure the lowest cost while maintaining quality and service.

You will liaison between the purchasing department and vendors, process purchase orders, and handle invoices from contract to payment, supporting cost savings reporting. A collaborative team environment and cross-functional exposure await.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with a minimum of 5 years related business experience required.
• Some college-level business coursework preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and oral/written communication skills.
• Proficiency in English language may be required.

Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison between purchasing department and vendors; communicates with vendors to exchange information, resolve discrepancies, correct errors, and clarify issues related to invoices, statements, orders, and deliveries
• Sources most qualified and cost effective vendors and negotiate pricing for purchases from various vendors for assigned commodities
• Assists Purchasing Manager with negotiation and finalization of Purchasing contracts with vendors
• Prepares and authorizes purchase orders with current vendors under the direction of the Purchasing Manager
• Responsible for Full Purchasing cycle of invoices: Responsible for receipt of invoices, reconciliation of invoices with purchasing contracts (pricing accuracy), and delivery of invoices to Accounts Payable for payment
• Monitors use of contracted vendors and work to minimize spend outside of contracted programs
• Prepares monthly activity/cost savings report
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Some college coursework preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Maxim Healthcare in Columbia, MD is seeking a Buyer to manage purchasing of equipment, supplies and services, negotiating to secure the lowest cost while maintaining quality and service.

You will liaison between the purchasing department and vendors, process purchase orders, and handle invoices from contract to payment, supporting cost savings reporting. A collaborative team environment and cross-functional exposure await.