Strategic Procurement & Vendor Relations Specialist

CLS Health PLLC; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

CLS Health is seeking a Procurement Associate to support sourcing, negotiating, and procuring goods and services for a growing Houston-based healthcare system. You will partner with finance, logistics, and operations to ensure accurate specifications, timely deliveries, and compliant purchasing.

You will work with supply chain and procurement software, excel, and ERP tools, while contributing to cost reductions and process improvements in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain management advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; exposure to procurement software or ERP is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential suppliers and vendors for goods and services.
• Conduct research to evaluate suppliers' reliability, pricing, and quality.
• Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and negotiate terms/pricing.
• Seek opportunities to optimize procurement processes and reduce costs.
• Assist in creation, processing, and tracking of purchase orders.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate specifications and quantities.
• Monitor purchase orders for timely delivery and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in maintaining inventory records and monitoring stock levels.
• Collaborate with inventory management to forecast demand and stock
• Coordinate with suppliers to manage lead times and inventory turnover.
• Maintain organized records of purchase orders, contracts, and vendor agreements.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.
• Prepare reports and analyses related to purchasing activities as required
• Liaise with finance, logistics, and operations to align on purchasing needs
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues promptly
• Collaborate with team to streamline purchasing processes and improve efficiency
• Travel to other CLS Health clinics as needed
• Perform other duties assigned

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Procurement ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

CLS Health is seeking a Procurement Associate to support sourcing, negotiating, and procuring goods and services for a growing Houston-based healthcare system. You will partner with finance, logistics, and operations to ensure accurate specifications, timely deliveries, and compliant purchasing.

You will work with supply chain and procurement software, excel, and ERP tools, while contributing to cost reductions and process improvements in a fast-paced team environment.