Supply Chain Procurement Specialist I

Dignity Health; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Buyer Specialist to lead strategic procurement across pharmacy, capital equipment, and general healthcare supplies. You will analyze market trends, negotiate contracts, and evaluate vendors to improve operational efficiency and patient care.

The role requires a sharp analytical mindset, attention to detail, and experience in healthcare purchasing, with collaboration across departments to meet evolving needs and ensure cost-effective supply chains.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED; 3 years of supply chain experience acceptable.
• Associate degree in supply chain or related field preferred; procurement experience required

Responsibilities

• Check purchase requisitions for proper authorization and completeness.
• Initiate and maintain purchase orders using the supply chain software.
• Collaborate with requesting departments to provide purchasing information and assistance.
• Identify sources of supply and alternative products during back orders.
• Perform procurement functions with accuracy and competence.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Data analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Supply Chain software

Job description

Where You'll WorkInspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Buyer Specialist, you will be a strategic procurement leader, ensuring efficient, cost-effective acquisition of essential goods and services across critical healthcare areas.Every day, you'll manage procurement for diverse categories like pharmacy, capital equipment, and general healthcare supplies. You'll analyze market trends, negotiate contracts, evaluate vendors, and collaborate with stakeholders, directly impacting operational efficiency and patient care.To be successful, you'll combine sharp analytical and negotiation skills with meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of healthcare purchasing, transforming challenges into strategic advantages.

• Checks purchase requisitions for proper authorization and completeness prior to the acquisition of any requested supplies and equipment.
• Initiates and maintains purchase orders, utilizing Supply Chain software system.
• Works closely with requesting departments, providing information and assistance in purchasing related matters.
• Continually seeks to understand and support customer needs, concerns, and priorities. Meets or exceed customer expectations and requirements.
• Identifies available sources of supply, including alternate products, in the event of back orders.
• Perform procurement functions with accuracy and competence.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate, upon hire or High School GED or with three (3) years Supply Chain experience upon hire.
• Associates Other with one (1) years procurement experience.