Sourcing and Procurement Buyer

Labcorp•Burlington, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a hybrid Sourcing and Procurement Buyer to join our team in Burlington, NC. At Labcorp we have a passion for helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step! Join us and discover a path filled with opportunities for growth, continuous learning, professional challenges, and the chance to truly make a difference. Apply today!

Requirements

High school diploma
1 year or more experience in operational procurement: executing the buying process, including generating purchase orders (POs), supplier onboarding and three-way matching (PO, receipt, invoice).
Basic Microsoft Excel proficiency: data management, basic formulas and functions, formatting, data organization, basic visuals and printing.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree
Prior or current Labcorp experience in Patient Service Centers, Warehouses, and Operations demonstrating operational sourcing and procurement by managing day to day purchasing activities that directly support patient services and laboratory operations.
1 year or more experience in Inventory Management: forecasting and planning, supplier relationship and performance management, inventory control and optimization, data analysis and reporting, cost reduction and working capital efficiency and risk mitigation.
Proficiency in Oracle Fusion Cloud, procurement software: managing POs, supplier collaboration, sourcing events and procurement analytics.

Responsibilities

Collect and coordinate pricing information from approved suppliers using a three-bid-buy methodology to support competitive and compliant purchasing decisions.
Process purchase orders in alignment with established corporate procurement policies, procedures, and approval requirements.
Ensure all purchasing transactions—including purchase orders, supplier setups, and location setups—are accurate, compliant, and audit-ready.
Minimize downstream issues such as match exceptions, invoice holds, and product returns by maintaining high data accuracy and transaction quality.
Support business continuity by processing requisitions and performing timely supplier follow-ups within defined service-level agreements (SLAs).
Apply standardized procurement processes consistently across all transactions to ensure efficiency, compliance, and predictability.
Maintain proactive, professional communication with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, Business Relationship Managers (BRMs), Accounts Payable (AP), IT, operational locations, and leadership teams.
Manage special order requests and resolve discrepancies related to pricing, units of measure (UOM), or delivered quantities.
Support vendor onboarding activities and assist with Capital Expenditure Projects (CEPs) as required.
Participate in cross-functional teams to resolve purchase order–to–invoice issues, improve supplier reliability, and enhance overall procure-to-pay performance.