Sr Buyer I

AtlantiCare•Egg Harbor Township, NJ

About The Position

The Senior Buyer I is responsible for managing the procurement of both medical and non-medical supplies, equipment, and services to meet the hospital's needs, ensuring timely delivery and maintaining optimal stock levels. This role involves establishing and maintaining positive relationships with vendors and suppliers, evaluating their performance based on quality, cost, and delivery reliability. The Senior Buyer I negotiates pricing and shipping terms with suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement while ensuring compliance with hospital purchasing policies and agreements, working closely with the Supply Chain Contracting team. In addition, the role includes monitoring inventory levels, reordering supplies as needed, and ensuring proper stock rotation to minimize waste in collaboration with the Logistics leadership. The Senior Buyer I works with the finance team to ensure procurement activities are aligned with budget guidelines, tracking expenditure, and reporting on savings and cost reductions achieved through vendor negotiations. Compliance with hospital policies, healthcare regulations, and ethical standards is critical, and the Senior Buyer I maintains accurate records of all procurement activities, including purchase orders, contracts, and invoices. The role also involves working closely with clinical departments to understand their supply needs and preferences, assisting in the identification and sourcing of specialized medical equipment or supplies in partnership with the Supply Chain Clinical Resource team. Additionally, the Senior Buyer I stays updated on trends and innovations in the healthcare supply chain industry, identifying opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction strategies. Managing and tracking orders from placement to delivery, ensuring they are completed in a timely and efficient manner, and resolving any receiving issues, delivery errors, invoice discrepancies, and open orders is also a key responsibility. Lastly, the Senior Buyer I promptly addresses and resolves issues related to delayed shipments, product quality, or incorrect orders in a professional manner. The Senior Buyer I upholds all AtlantiCare values.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; Or, equivalent work experience equal to 8 years healthcare procurement experience.
At least 2 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field, preferably in a healthcare setting.
Understanding medical supplies, equipment, and regulatory standards in the healthcare industry.
Knowledge of supply chain best practices and procurement software systems.
Strong negotiation and communication skills
Excellent organizational, critical reasoning and time-management abilities
Proficiency with procurement software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or other supply chain management tools)
Ability to analyze and interpret data to make informed purchasing decisions
Attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with hospital-specific inventory management or procurement platforms is a plus.
Professional certifications such as Certified Materials Resource Planner (CMRP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) are preferred.

Responsibilities

Managing the procurement of both medical and non-medical supplies, equipment, and services
Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with vendors and suppliers
Negotiating pricing and shipping terms with suppliers
Monitoring inventory levels and reordering supplies as needed
Working with the finance team to ensure procurement activities are aligned with budget guidelines
Maintaining accurate records of all procurement activities
Working closely with clinical departments to understand their supply needs and preferences
Staying updated on trends and innovations in the healthcare supply chain industry
Managing and tracking orders from placement to delivery
Resolving any receiving issues, delivery errors, invoice discrepancies, and open orders
Addressing and resolving issues related to delayed shipments, product quality, or incorrect orders