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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery and accurate pricing of products and services.<br>• Maintain and update purchasing system databases, ensuring smooth integration with other systems and accounts payable.<br>• Address vendor performance issues and report findings to supervisors or managers.<br>• Create and issue purchase orders using automated systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational protocols.<br>• Process various types of purchase requisitions, verifying necessary approvals and requirements.<br>• Resolve conflicts related to billing, credits, and accounts payable by coordinating with vendors and internal teams.<br>• Support departmental goals by promoting product standardization and consolidation.<br>• Collaborate with department representatives and vendors to address purchasing concerns and resolve issues effectively.<br>• Monitor compliance with contract terms, pricing agreements, and service levels.<br>• Escalate complex vendor or contract concerns to senior team members or management as needed.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Buyer to join our team in Palo Alto, California. In this hybrid contract role, you will play a critical part in managing procurement processes, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with pricing and service standards. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the standardization and consolidation of products and services within a healthcare environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Negotiate and manage contracts for the procurement of medical products, equipment, and related services, ensuring optimal pricing and service levels.</p><p>• Communicate with vendors and departments regarding purchase orders, delivery schedules, and pricing updates, coordinating necessary changes effectively.</p><p>• Maintain and update the purchasing system database, ensuring seamless integration with accounts payable and other systems.</p><p>• Expedite purchase orders to meet timely delivery requirements and resolve conflicts or concerns with vendors and department representatives.</p><p>• Monitor compliance with product standardization and vendor performance, reporting findings to the Purchasing Supervisor or Manager.</p><p>• Generate accurate purchase orders using an automated purchasing system, selecting the appropriate methods for order placement.</p><p>• Process various types of purchase requisitions, verifying authorization and specific requirements as needed.</p><p>• Collaborate with vendors and accounts payable teams to resolve billing issues, credit holds, and discrepancies.</p><p>• Support departmental goals of product standardization and consolidation, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Buyer to join our team on a contract basis in Harahan, Louisiana. This position is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail who excels in procurement, shipping coordination, and documentation management. As part of the construction industry, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless acquisition and delivery of materials and supplies.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the creation, processing, and management of purchase orders to ensure timely acquisition of materials and supplies.<br>• Work closely with internal teams to gather and approve purchase requests while adhering to company policies.<br>• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, including purchase order details and approvals.<br>• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring delivery accuracy and resolving discrepancies with suppliers.<br>• Monitor delivery schedules to confirm items received align with purchase orders in terms of quality and quantity.<br>• Facilitate communication with vendors to address issues related to delays, missing items, or damaged goods.<br>• Organize and maintain procurement files to streamline reordering processes and improve efficiency.<br>• Support special projects and assignments as directed by the purchasing manager.<br>• Ensure compliance with industry standards and organizational guidelines during all procurement activities.
<p><strong>Buyer</strong> (Temp-to-Hire)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Albany, NY</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Full-time, onsite</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>Under the direction of the Purchasing Manager, the Buyer is responsible for procuring goods, services, and equipment to support the operational needs of multiple departments. This role manages the end-to-end purchasing process, including purchase order creation, order confirmation, and resolution of receiving and invoice discrepancies.</p><p><br></p><p>The Buyer serves as a key liaison between internal departments and suppliers, providing responsive customer service while ensuring purchases align with approved inventories, contracts, and organizational policies. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented procurement professional seeking a temp-to-hire opportunity within a complex healthcare environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Create and issue accurate purchase orders in a timely manner using the ERP system, including handling urgent and priority requests.</li><li>Ensure all purchases comply with policies, approvals, contracts, preferred vendors, and inventory standards to support cost-effective procurement.</li><li>Obtain and document order confirmations and expected delivery dates; monitor open orders and follow up as needed.</li><li>Communicate promptly with stakeholders regarding contract changes, pricing updates, lapses, renewals, or product discontinuations.</li><li>Track and verify deliveries, coordinating with Receiving to ensure accurate system receipts.</li><li>Identify and assist in resolving purchasing issues such as backorders, allocations, shortages, and discontinued items.</li><li>Collaborate with departments to identify acceptable substitutes or alternative sourcing options, escalating to Sourcing & Contracting or Value Analysis teams when required.</li><li>Build and maintain effective working relationships with departmental contacts to understand operational needs.</li><li>Establish and maintain supplier relationships to stay informed on product availability, shipping delays, and supply constraints.</li><li>Respond to inquiries and requests for assistance in a timely, professional manner and support departments with supply chain processes, including new item and new vendor requests.</li><li>Review and resolve receiving and invoice discrepancies, including quantity variances, pricing issues, shipping charges, and credits or returns.</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Buyer to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, you will be responsible for managing purchase orders, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. This position requires exceptional organizational skills and a strong ability to handle procurement activities efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.<br>• Monitor and expedite purchase orders to meet organizational deadlines and requirements.<br>• Accurately update delivery dates and ensure all procurement records are kept current.<br>• Track and manage purchase order deliveries to align with project timelines and company needs.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to support purchasing activities and resolve any procurement issues.<br>• Analyze supplier performance and provide recommendations for improvements.<br>• Assist in planning and managing purchasing materials to optimize inventory levels.<br>• Review purchase agreements and requisitions to ensure compliance with company policies.<br>• Support additional procurement-related tasks as needed, ensuring smooth operations.