Senior Buyer

We offer remote work opportunities (AK, AR, AZ, CO, FL, HI, IA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MD, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA/DC, WA, WI & WY only). Our Department of Defense contract requires US citizenship and a favorably adjudicated DOD background investigation for this position. Veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen, and military family members are encouraged to apply.

About the Role

Under the direction of the Procurement Manager, the Senior Buyer is responsible for conducting procurements in accordance with internal policy, customer requirements, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), other U.S. Government agency acquisition rules and regulations, and U.S. and state public laws and statutes. This individual is responsible for Market Pricing Research, Pricing Post Negotiation Memorandums, Pricing Proposal Evaluations, and other Procurement deliverables which are retained in accordance with Procurement Policy. Partner with Finance, business areas, and leadership to resolve questions associated with accruals, payables, and budget. Act as SME in support of Procurement, Contract Management, DHA/VA Contract Modification, Finance, and business teams in support of pricing efforts including ROMs, RFIs/RFPs, contracts, and licensing agreements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• U.S. Citizen
• Must receive a favorable Interim and adjudicated final Department of Defense (DoD) background investigation
• 5+ years recent experience in Procurement, Purchasing that includes complex procurement tasks such as performing cost analysis, creating sourcing strategies, negotiations, and independently resolving issues
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with supplier relationship management

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of handling progressively complex procurement tasks and negotiations
• Proficiency in procurement and other software (e.g., SAP, SharePoint, Ariba, Agiloft, Oracle Procurement Cloud, Coupa)
• Certified as CPSM, CPM, or CPPO
• FAR knowledge or experience with government purchasing

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document pricing to identify pricing drivers for discreet comparative analysis with other vendors and subcontractors.
• Provide reporting to all levels of leadership to determine negotiating strategies and approval process.
• Partner with Procurement Manager and Director to negotiate lowest possible price with vendors and subcontractors.
• Document all negotiating and compliance factors associated with agreed pricing.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of solicitations, evaluations of proposals, support of complex negotiations, and executing awards, while assessing risk and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain.
• Communicate with suppliers to obtain ROMs, quotes, execute orders via Purchase order or SOW, and track delivery schedules.
• Create, process, monitor, and drive timely purchase orders and SOWs to ensure accuracy and timely fulfillment.
• Research suppliers, products, and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and reliable sources.
• Ensure purchases align with company policies, budgets, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FAR and DFARS).
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier interactions in procurement systems.
• Work with internal departments to understand purchasing needs, budgetary constraints, and provide timely support.
• Assist departments in obtaining pricing and other information from vendors as well as review contracts and assist business units in the management of contractual obligations of the vendor to ensure that all terms and conditions are met.
• Prepare formal Request for Proposal/Quotations and documentation to support vendor selection.
• Prepare and disseminate information regarding contract status, modifications, etc.
• Maintain logs of expiration notifications produced by the system; document business unit feedback in contract management system.
• Conduct research to support contract audit and/or facilitate business unit contracting trends.
• Respond to complex inquiries regarding contract financial terms, revisions, and amendments.
• Communicate contract management policy and practice to internal business units.
• Responsible for consultation and escalation to business unit and/or VP on issues which are not solved satisfactorily in a timely manner.
• May participate in development of less complex business alliances and partnering agreements.
• Maintain desk procedures and business unit reference guides as necessary.
• Act as liaison between Legal, Contract Management, Finance, and Business departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Skills

• Communication / People Skills: Ability to negotiate, influence, or persuade others under positive or negative circumstances; adapt to different styles; listen critically; collaborate.
• Computer Literacy: Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment using Word, Outlook, TriWest Intranet, the Internet, and department software applications.
• Coping / Flexibility: Resiliency in adapting to a variety of situations and individuals while maintaining a sense of purpose and mature problem-solving approach.
• Multi-Tasking / Time Management: Prioritize and manage actions to meet changing deadlines and requirements within a high volume, high stress environment.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems, within time constraints and with available resources; detail-oriented.
• Problem Solving / Analysis: Ability to solve problems through systematic analysis of processes with sound judgment; has a realistic understanding of relevant issues.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of corporate policies and procedures; knowledge of contracting concepts and Federal Acquisition Regulations; analytical and communication skills.

Working Conditions

Works within an office environment with minimal travel required.

About the Company

Taking Care of Our Nation’s Heroes. It’s Who We Are. It’s What We Do. Do you have a passion for serving those who served? Join the TriWest Healthcare Alliance Team! We’re On a Mission to Serve®! Our job is to make sure that America’s heroes get connected to health care in the community. At TriWest Healthcare Alliance, we’ve proudly been on that important mission since 1996.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid time off
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with matching)
• Short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteer time
• Frequent pay raises and overtime opportunities
• Recognition and reward programs

Pay

This position ranges from around $84,000 - $88,000 per year.