Sourcing Buyer

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer is responsible for managing procurement activities within their assigned area, ensuring the organization has the materials, supplies, and services needed to support operations. This role works closely with internal stakeholders and vendors to source products, obtain pricing, evaluate purchasing options, negotiate procurement details, and maintain inventory levels. The Buyer serves as a key business partner by identifying customer needs, improving purchasing processes, resolving supply-related issues, and supporting cost-effective procurement strategies. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, relationship management, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple departments.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or equivalent in Purchasing, or related business field
• 2 years of relevant experience office experience, preferable in related purchasing field or similar purchasing atmosphere

Nice To Haves

• Lawson supply chain experience
• Experience working in an organization of size and complexity comparable to Spectrum Health.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adequate inventory of materials, supplies and equipment
• Coordinates procurement activities between user departments and vendors including such activities as researching and obtaining prices / quotes / product information, locating vendors for specialized products, assisting in vendor selection, determining best method of shipment, resolving discrepancies between purchase orders, receipts and invoices and other related activities. Assists in the negotiation / maintenance of contracts
• Ensure that processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency; engages in process and quality improvement activities. Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility
• Performs such individual assignments as management may direct. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships within the organization. Provides information to senior levels of management on the implication of policies and procedures being formulated and recommends specific action
• Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities. Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
• Ensures that required documentation for activities within areas of responsibility is performed in an accurate and timely manner
• Ensures that patients, their families, visitors, customers, and employees are treated with kindness and respect. Demonstrates teamwork and integrity in all work-related activities. Ensures that work-performed supports Corewell Health's mission of Superior Quality Personal Care.
• Participates in ongoing process improvement activities and other related activities

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree