Sourcing Buyer

Manage procurement activities within an assigned area, ensuring the organization has the materials, supplies, and services needed to support operations. Partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to source products, obtain pricing, evaluate purchasing options, negotiate procurement details, and maintain inventory levels. Identify customer needs, improve purchasing processes, resolve supply-related issues, and support cost-effective procurement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adequate inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Coordinate procurement activities between user departments and vendors, including researching and obtaining prices/quotes/product information, locating vendors for specialized products, assisting in vendor selection, determining best method of shipment, and resolving discrepancies between purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
• Assist in the negotiation and maintenance of contracts.
• Monitor processes and services for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency; engage in process and quality improvement activities.
• Make and implement recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility.
• Perform individual assignments as directed by management.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the organization.
• Provide information to senior management on the implications of policies and procedures and recommend specific actions.
• Engage in continuous study of the professional field, including best practices, to maintain competence, knowledge, and skills.
• Complete required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation for activities within areas of responsibility.
• Ensure patients, families, visitors, customers, and employees are treated with kindness and respect; demonstrate teamwork and integrity.
• Support Corewell Health's mission of Superior Quality Personal Care.
• Participate in ongoing process improvement activities.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or equivalent in Purchasing or a related business field.
• 2 years of relevant experience in an office environment, preferably in purchasing or a similar atmosphere.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lawson supply chain experience.
• Experience working in an organization of size and complexity comparable to Corewell Health.

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members, and communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in our team members. Our top-notch teams collaborate, lead, and innovate to advance our mission of improving health, instilling humanity, and inspiring hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

Schedule

• Full time, day shift.
• 40 hours per week, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Monday – Friday.

Primary Location: 100 Corewell Drive NW, Grand Rapids, Strategic Sourcing Direct – Corporate.