Buyer, Government

Buyer Responsibilities

• Review and monitor approved purchase requisitions for accuracy and price trends.
• Maintain files and records of current and potential suppliers, materials, and prices.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with external vendors and internal customers to secure adequate sources of supply in compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Obtain the most cost‑effective and quality products and services.
• Collaborate with team members to efficiently implement accepted product conversions, system changes, and process improvement opportunities.
• Ensure high quality, cost‑effective products or services are delivered in support of client core values and strategic plans.
• Report directly to the Director of Purchasing.
• Keep abreast of all Supply Chain Management policies and procedures.

• 4 or more years of applicable experience.
• High School Diploma or GED (required).

• 2+ years of purchasing experience in healthcare.
• Bachelor’s degree.

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time.
• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly to 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.
• Work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions.

• Hospital environment.

Travel 1–20% within the US.

• 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.
• Remaining stationary most of the time.
• Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Premier’s internal salary range for this role is $42,000 – $63,000. 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.

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement program
• Paid time off
• Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of 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.