Senior Purchasing Buyer

Unified Women's Healthcare

3d

About The Position

Unified is a nationwide community of providers, operations specialists, and thought leaders who look for the greatest opportunities to impact every woman’s health, at every stage of their journeys. We are unparalleled in our scale and ability to adapt to address unmet and underserved needs. Through 815+ clinics, 23 IVF labs, nationwide telehealth capabilities, and targeted case management, our 2,700+ independent, affiliated providers deliver comprehensive women’s health services and continuously work to implement methods and develop techniques or platforms that improve the healthcare experience. We remain focused on enabling the discovery of new ways for our affiliated providers to deliver the high-quality care experience women deserve, in the ways they most wish to receive it, and collaborate across our community to make our vision a reality. The Senior Purchasing Buyer is responsible for leading and executing purchasing and sourcing activities across medical, office, IT, and clinical equipment categories for Unified Women’s Healthcare and its affiliated Care Centers. This role regularly interfaces with physicians, Market Leaders, and executive stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with clinical, operational, and financial priorities. The Buyer plays a critical role in influencing supplier selection, standardizing purchases, negotiating favorable commercial terms, and supporting scalable procurement operations across a multi-site healthcare organization. Strong executive presence and exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential to effectively support decision-making and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

• 5–8+ years of progressive experience in purchasing or procurement
• Healthcare procurement experience required; multi-site or MSO environment strongly preferred
• Medical equipment and GPO experience required
• Procure-to-Pay (P2P) experience required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required, including the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, Market Leaders, and executive leadership
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and cost-optimization skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed organization
• Strategic, results-oriented mindset with strong stakeholder engagement skills
• High level of professionalism, executive presence, and accountability

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Finance, or a related field (preferred)
• Familiarity with NetSuite, Salesforce, or comparable ERP/procurement systems preferred
• Medical equipment leasing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary procurement point of contact for Care Centers, physicians, Market Leaders, and executive stakeholders for medical, office, and IT equipment purchases.
• Manage end-to-end purchasing activity through NetSuite and Salesforce, including requisitions, purchase orders, approvals, and vendor coordination.
• Lead sourcing activities by issuing RFQs/RFPs, analyzing bids, negotiating pricing and commercial terms, and presenting recommendations to senior leadership.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing structures, and service terms to achieve best-value outcomes while meeting clinical, operational, and financial requirements.
• Develop and maintain standardized product and supplier offerings to streamline recurring purchases and improve consistency across Care Centers.
• Partner closely with Accounts Payable, Finance, Treasury, and Accounting to resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing issues, and payment delays.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with clinical leadership and executive stakeholders, translating procurement and financial concepts into actionable insights.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with healthcare regulations, internal policies, and GPO requirements.
• Apply healthcare supply chain and market knowledge to assess purchasing decisions against industry best practices.
• Independently manage purchasing activities with minimal supervision, proactively identifying risks and proposing solutions.
• Continuously identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvement, and supplier optimization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility benefits, and supplemental insurance options.
• Vacation, personal days, and paid holidays to help you recharge.
• 401(k) with employer contribution, plus Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
• Short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, basic life insurance, and optional additional coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and identity theft protection.
• Opportunities and resources to support your career growth.

What This Job Offers

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