Buyer

Cayuga Health System • City of Ithaca, NY

13d

About The Position

The Buyer is responsible for systemwide procurement of goods, supplies, services, and capital equipment across Centralus Health. This role ensures compliance with organizational policies, state and federal procurement regulations, and industry best practices while supporting supply chain optimization, vendor management, and cost-effective purchasing outcomes. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Buyer partners with clinical, operational, and finance teams to advance enterprise standardization, and sourcing strategies led by the Director, Strategic Sourcing & Contracting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field; and a minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible purchasing/supply chain experience; or
• Equivalent Experience: 4+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience demonstrating knowledge of purchasing policies, vendor management, and contract compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Workday SCM, Infor Lawson, EPIC, or similar healthcare FIN/procurement software.
• CMRP, CPSM, CPM, or similar supply chain/procurement certification. Knowledge of GPO contracts, RFP processes, and state procurement codes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Contract Management: Create, review, and approve purchase orders, bids, and RFPs. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with vendors to achieve cost savings and quality improvements, and ensure compliance with GPO, state, and local purchasing agreements.
• Operational Purchasing: Procure supplies, services, and capital equipment via distributors or direct purchasing systems. Confirm deliveries, verify receipt and quality of goods, and resolve discrepancies such as shortages, delays, or damaged items.
• Vendor Management: Research new vendors and products, evaluate supplier performance, and recommend cost-effective alternatives. Escalate issues of vendor performance standards.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Support: Serve as a liaison between vendors, clinical and administrative departments, and finance to ensure procurement needs are met. Provide support for requisitioners in ERP or procurement software (e.g., Workday SCM, Lawson).
• Inventory & Usage Monitoring: Monitor usage and inventory levels and partner with clinical and operational teams to maintain managed inventory systems. Analyze bid responses using tools such as Excel, ensuring compliance with procurement requirements.
• Supply Chain Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Monitor KPIs, perform cost analyses, and implement supply chain optimization strategies. Participate in product evaluation task forces and process improvement initiatives to advance standardization and reduce variation across all hospitals and entities.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Perform additional duties as assigned, support special projects, and contribute to organizational initiatives that advance the mission and operational goals of all hospitals and entities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level