We are looking for an experienced Buyer to join our team in Hayward, California. In this long-term contract position, you will oversee purchasing operations, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with vendor agreements and pricing standards. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with vendors and internal departments to streamline procurement processes and support organizational goals. Responsibilities: • Manage vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery and accurate pricing of products and services. • Maintain and update purchasing system databases, ensuring smooth integration with other systems and accounts payable. • Address vendor performance issues and report findings to supervisors or managers. • Create and issue purchase orders using automated systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational protocols. • Process various types of purchase requisitions, verifying necessary approvals and requirements. • Resolve conflicts related to billing, credits, and accounts payable by coordinating with vendors and internal teams. • Support departmental goals by promoting product standardization and consolidation. • Collaborate with department representatives and vendors to address purchasing concerns and resolve issues effectively. • Monitor compliance with contract terms, pricing agreements, and service levels. • Escalate complex vendor or contract concerns to senior team members or management as needed.

• Proven experience in health information management and procurement processes. • Familiarity with systems such as Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA), McKesson, and EHR systems. • Proficiency in utilizing IBM AS/400 for purchasing operations. • Strong negotiation skills to manage vendor contracts effectively. • Ability to maintain accurate records in purchasing databases and resolve system-related issues. • Excellent problem-solving abilities to address billing and vendor-related concerns. • Knowledge of contract compliance and vendor performance monitoring. • Effective communication skills to work with vendors and internal teams seamlessly.

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Hayward, CA
onsite
Temporary
40.00 - 64.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Buyer to join our team in Hayward, California. In this long-term contract position, you will oversee purchasing operations, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with vendor agreements and pricing standards. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with vendors and internal departments to streamline procurement processes and support organizational goals. Responsibilities: • Manage vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery and accurate pricing of products and services. • Maintain and update purchasing system databases, ensuring smooth integration with other systems and accounts payable. • Address vendor performance issues and report findings to supervisors or managers. • Create and issue purchase orders using automated systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational protocols. • Process various types of purchase requisitions, verifying necessary approvals and requirements. • Resolve conflicts related to billing, credits, and accounts payable by coordinating with vendors and internal teams. • Support departmental goals by promoting product standardization and consolidation. • Collaborate with department representatives and vendors to address purchasing concerns and resolve issues effectively. • Monitor compliance with contract terms, pricing agreements, and service levels. • Escalate complex vendor or contract concerns to senior team members or management as needed.
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