Sr Buyer I

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Buyer I is responsible for managing the procurement of both medical and non-medical supplies, equipment, and services to meet the hospital's needs, ensuring timely delivery and maintaining optimal stock levels. This role involves establishing and maintaining positive relationships with vendors and suppliers, evaluating their performance based on quality, cost, and delivery reliability. The Senior Buyer I negotiates pricing and shipping terms with suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement while ensuring compliance with hospital purchasing policies and agreements, working closely with the Supply Chain Contracting team. In addition, the role includes monitoring inventory levels, reordering supplies as needed, and ensuring proper stock rotation to minimize waste in collaboration with the Logistics leadership. The Senior Buyer I works with the finance team to ensure procurement activities are aligned with budget guidelines, tracking expenditure, and reporting on savings and cost reductions achieved through vendor negotiations. Compliance with hospital policies, healthcare regulations, and ethical standards is critical, and the Senior Buyer I maintains a...