Senior Buyer

Company: Stamford American International Hospital
Location: Stanford
Posted on: January 3, 2026

Job Description:

The Sr. Buyer is responsible for the negotiation, standardization, consolidation and contract administration for all departments at Stanford Health Care. Responsible for negotiating and managing contracts for the purchasing of medical products, equipment and related-services which include a market review and selection of suppliers. Interacts with vendors and departments concerning purchasing issues. Responsible for ensuring contract compliance as it pertains to pricing and service levels. Locations Stanford Health Care What you will do Assists with the monitoring of supplier performance through developing measuring tools and checking references. Works closely with Buyers to ensure standardization compliance. Interfaces with vendors regarding sourcing, pricing and related issues. Manages information utilizing manual or electronic systems. Issues bids, Requests for Information and Requests for Products and analyzes them for final decisions. Builds ongoing relationships with suppliers. Monitors and provides compliance to product standardization, vendor performance and reports findings to Purchasing Manager. Negotiates with vendors to ensure that goods and services purchased are priced competitively and that all contracts or pricing agreements meets Stanford Health Care guidelines. Performs order placement and interacts with vendors and Stanford Health Care departments regarding purchase orders to communicate product delivery and pricing information. Works with the buyers to coordinates changes in purchase orders with vendors. Processes purchase requisitions to include electronic requisitions, department specific custom requisitions and general purpose department requisitions Provides expertise in negotiating standard price-per-unit contracts. Identifies and implements strategies to realize cost reductions. Education Qualifications Bachelors degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university Experience Qualifications Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to apply judgment and make informed decisions Ability to conduct analysis and formulate conclusions Ability to effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus Ability to manage numerous central and offsite order and supply systems for the hospitals and clinics Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area Knowledge of general store keeping, inventory and stock control methods Knowledge of hospital billing systems and hospital rate file structures Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility Knowledge of new technologies (in specific field) and maintain and stay abreast of updates and changes Knowledge of specialized medical and surgical supplies and equipment, primarily of a disposable nature Knowledge of Sterile Processing and case cart systems Licenses and Certifications None These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery. You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements. Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $39.71 - $51.62 per hour The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

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