Senior-Buyer, Buyer, Procurement-Specialist Jobs

Senior Buyer Management Services

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Director, Supply Chain the Senior Buyer will obtain materials, supplies and equipment from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of established Group Purchasing Organization (GPO), quality, reliability of source, and urgency need.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibility #1 – 100%

• Reviews purchase requisitions for reasonableness with respect to item quantities and product specifications.
• Prioritizes orders, giving urgent medical and patient care related items top priority.
• Performs research concerning product availability, alternative suppliers, value analysis, and user references as needed.
• Meets with vendor sales representatives to discuss new products, proposals, and negotiated pricing.
• Obtains competitive bids when appropriate. Negotiates price, purchase terms, and cost of equipment life cycle.
• Prepares excel cost analysis reports detailing cost of goods analysis, potential rebate structures, and discounting levels.
• Routinely works with department heads to advise and recommend alternatives to requested products.
• Expedites orders delayed due to vendor or manufacturer backorders, credit holds, or emergency requirements and obtains acceptable substitutes as required.
• Manages electronic capital budget process coordinating requests, to approved
• budgets, available dollars, and appropriate approvals.
• Supports supply chain initiatives and understands inventory management and accounts payable operations.
• Reviews purchase requisitions to ensure completeness and compliance with financial protocols prior to commitment to vendor.
• Reviews purchase requisitions for reasonableness with respect to item quantities and product specifications.
• Prioritizes orders giving urgent medical and patient care related items top priority.
• Performs research concerning product availability, alternative suppliers, value analysis, and user references as needed.
• Meets with vendor sales representatives as needed to discuss new products, proposals, and negotiated pricing.
• Obtains competitive bids when appropriate. Negotiates price, purchase terms, and
• cost of equipment life cycle.
• Prepares excel cost analysis reports detailing cost of goods analysis, potential rebate structures, and discounting levels.
• Routinely works with department heads to advise and recommend alternatives to requested products.
• Expedites orders delayed due to vendor or manufacturer backorders, credit holds, or emergency requirements and obtains acceptable substitutes as required.
• Manages electronic capital budget process coordinating requests, to approved budgets, available dollars, and appropriate approvals.
• Supports supply chain initiatives and understands inventory management and accounts payable operations.
• Negotiates purchase agreements with vendors, incorporating requirements and specifications outlines on purchase requisition and department directives.

​Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

Years of Applicable Experience - 4 or more years

Education:

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

• Materials Management Information Systems

• Data Analysis

• Advanced Microsoft Office

Experience:

• Ability to negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers.

• Ability to effectively communicate with a vast array of customers.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Reviews purchase requisitions to ensure completeness and compliance with financial protocols prior to commitment to vendor

Education:

• Bachelors

Additional Job Requirements:

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time

• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines

• Attention to detail

• Operate computer programs and software

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.

• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)

• Making independent decisions

• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Working Conditions: RemoteTravel Requirements: No travel requiredPhysical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.Premier’s compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier’s internal salary range for this role is $52,000 - $78,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.

Qualified full-time and part-time employees also receive access to the following benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

• 401k retirement program

• Paid time off

• Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance:

• Granted World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere, 2008-2026

• Named U.S. News & World Report, Best Companies to Work For (2023, 2024, 2025)

• Accredited by Forbes: America’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2024-2025

• Given Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultants- Healthcare Management

• Awarded Cigna Workforce Designation Gold Level Recipient (2016,2017,2019,2020,2021,2022,2023,2025)

For a listing of all of our awards, please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website.

Employees receive:

• Perks and discounts

• Access to on-site and online exercise classes

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.

Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.357.0022.

Personal Information submitted will be processed in accordance with Premier's Employee and Job Applicant Privacy Notice, which includes additional information about your privacy rights.

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Sr. Buyer to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Analyzes purchasing requisitions to ensure clarity and completeness in description of materials and equipment, quantity and quality requirements, proper authorization of funding, delivery requirements, mode of transportation, and proper support documentation.
• Maintains a list of qualified suppliers, by commodity, approved by the project and/or department.
• Prepares and issues Requests for Quotation to qualified bidders. Analyzes bid quotations for responsiveness to Requests for Quotations, evaluating factors such as commercial terms and conditions, price, delivery, financial status, technical capability, quality control, and geographical location of shipping point.
• Negotiates, or assists in the negotiation of, best price, delivery, terms of payment and purchase conditions, tax exemptions, price escalation, and other factors impacting costs.
• Prepares Bid Analysis Summary.
• Submits Bid Analysis Summary to project and Procurement management for approval in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Issues, or assists in issuing, purchase orders after securing required approvals.
• Makes comparative analyses of price and delivery conditions, availability and quality of material, and new sources of supply.
• Establishes and maintains auditable purchase order files. Ensures that classified or sealed bid documents are properly stored.
• Closes out purchase orders following confirmation of the successful completion of all contractual and procedural requirements.
• May provide technical guidance to lower level Buyers, assigning and reviewing their work, and training them in purchasing procedures and the use of Costpoint, as appropriate.
• Responsible for managing a variety of programs
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business administration, economics, or a related field
• 3+ years of related work experience is required
• Knowledge of purchasing practices in the engineering and construction industry
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing Costpoint is preferred
• Good working knowledge of Procuring IT Hardware and Software is preferred
• US Person

Security Clearance Requirement:

NoneThis position is part of our Corporate team.For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.Salary Range: $63,600.00 - $111,300.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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