<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>
