Strategic Senior Buyer: End-to-End Procurement & Savings

Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories / Laboratory Sciences of Arizona in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Senior Buyer to own procurement from end to end. You will create, approve, and issue purchase orders, manage delivery schedules, and resolve back-orders while negotiating favorable terms.

This role requires a confident negotiator who builds vendor relationships, leads cost-saving initiatives, and upholds ethical purchasing standards. Arizona-based with occasional in-office presence is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years purchasing experience.
• Strong vendor negotiation and contract skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end procurement, negotiate contracts, and achieve cost savings.
• Manage delivery schedules and resolve back-orders.
• Coordinate with departments to specify product requirements.
• Lead procurement projects and monitor progress.
• Maintain documents and SOPs for procurement.

Skills

Excel

Data entry

Word processing

Independent work

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

MMIS systems

Job description

Sonora Quest Laboratories / Laboratory Sciences of Arizona in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Senior Buyer to own procurement from end to end. You will create, approve, and issue purchase orders, manage delivery schedules, and resolve back-orders while negotiating favorable terms.

This role requires a confident negotiator who builds vendor relationships, leads cost-saving initiatives, and upholds ethical purchasing standards. Arizona-based with occasional in-office presence is required.