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Pride Health

Corporate Buyer

Pride Health, Edison, New Jersey, us, 08818

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Job Overview Job Title:

Corporate Buyer

($27 to $28 per hour ) Facility:

Hackensack Meridian Health Location:

Edison, New Jersey, 08837 Start Date:

08/04/2025 Hours Per Week:

40 Hours Per Day:

8 Days Per Week:

5

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.

Work Schedule: Core hours: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, or 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Hybrid

work model — on-site presence required as needed

Key Responsibilities Review purchase requisitions and coordinate with departments on product specifications, quality, and delivery. Ensure compliance with

GPO (Group Purchasing Organization)

contracts and use GPO tools for pricing/product information. Place orders via

EDI

or directly with vendors. Monitor and evaluate vendor

price increases

and communicate updates to Materials Management. Solicit vendor quotes for non-GPO products, perform pricing analysis, and negotiate pricing terms. Analyze group purchasing contracts to identify

cost-saving opportunities . Evaluate and compare vendors based on

specs, pricing, and delivery performance . Expedite backorders and collaborate with departments to approve product substitutions when necessary. Support initiatives related to

cost savings ,

product standardization , and

inventory optimization . Provide high-quality

customer service

to internal stakeholders. Ensure

timely processing

of all orders (within 24 hours of requisition receipt). Assist in

product evaluations

with detailed market research and cost comparisons. Collaborate with suppliers to maintain

accurate product and pricing data . Recommend and help implement

process improvements

to increase efficiency and satisfaction. Perform additional projects or duties as assigned. Comply with

Hackensack Meridian Health’s

professional conduct and performance standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in

Business Administration

or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Experience: Minimum 3 years

in a

Purchasing Department

Experience in: Issuing purchase orders (POs) Vendor evaluation Contract/GPO compliance Working with

automated procurement systems Technical Skills: Proficiency in

Microsoft Office

and/or

Google Drive Familiarity with

EDI systems

and

GPO tools Soft Skills: Strong

written and verbal communication Excellent

customer service orientation High attention to detail and

problem-solving ability