Buyer, Healthcare

What will you be doing?

Reviews and monitors approved purchase requisitions for accuracy, monitors price trends, maintains files and records of current and potential suppliers, materials and prices. Develops and maintains working relationships with external vendors and internal customers to maintain adequate sources of supply in accordance with corporate policies and procedures to obtain the most cost‑effective, quality products and services. Demonstrates ability to work well with other members of the team to efficiently implement accepted product conversions, system changes, and process improvement opportunities.

Responsible for ensuring high‑quality, cost‑effective product or service is delivered in support of the client core values and strategic plans. Reports directly to the Director of Purchasing. Keeps 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 in healthcare
• Bachelor's degree

• 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:

Hospital Environment

Travel Requirements:
Travel 1-20% within the US

Physical 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 $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
• 401k retirement program
• Paid time off
• Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

• Granted World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere,
• Named U.S. News & World Report, Best Companies to Work For (2023, 2024, 2025)
• Accredited by Forbes:
  America’s Best Management Consulting Firms
• Given Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards:
  Consultants
  - Healthcare Management
• Awarded Cigna Workforce Designation Gold Level Recipient ,,,)

• 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,…