Strategic Senior Buyer: Contracts & Vendor Relations

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a Senior Buyer in Phoenix, Arizona, to manage complex vendor relations and negotiate contracts. This role involves providing expert counsel to staff, procuring challenging purchases, and ensuring ethical purchasing practices.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and at least five years of purchasing experience. An MBA is preferred, along with knowledge of MMIS systems. Join us to optimize procurement processes in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years purchasing experience or equivalent education.
• Knowledge of general office filing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced vendor relations and contract negotiations.
• Procure difficult purchases such as capital equipment.
• Provide technical training to purchasing staff.

Skills

Vendor relations

Contract negotiations

Excel proficiency

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

MBA/Master’s Degree

Tools

MMIS systems

Job description

Banner Health is seeking a Senior Buyer in Phoenix, Arizona, to manage complex vendor relations and negotiate contracts. This role involves providing expert counsel to staff, procuring challenging purchases, and ensuring ethical purchasing practices.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and at least five years of purchasing experience. An MBA is preferred, along with knowledge of MMIS systems. Join us to optimize procurement processes in a dynamic healthcare environment.