Sourcing Specialist/ Buyer - Remote at Vitalant in Scottsdale, Arizona

Job Description:

Description

Vitalant, a mission-driven organization dedicated to saving and improving lives through blood donation and transfusion medicine, is seeking a detail-oriented Sourcing Specialist/Buyer to support procurement operations. This role is essential in acquiring direct and indirect materials, services, and technical equipment for Vitalant and its affiliates. The Sourcing Specialist/Buyer will create and manage purchase orders, coordinate with vendors, ensure contract compliance, and drive cost-saving initiatives-all while upholding Vitalant's commitment to efficiency and quality in support of its life-saving mission.

What to Expect

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Work Location: This position can be located remotely from a work-at-home environment anywhere in the United States. Employees living within 35 miles of the Scottsdale, AZ National Headquarters can work in a hybrid environment combining remote work with in-office collaboration.

Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 401K + 5% company match


• Tuition assistance up to $5k per year


• Free basic life and AD&D insurance


• Free short-and-long-term disability insurance


• Paid time off


• Employee Resource Groups


• Recognition and perks

• Manage purchase orders for equipment, supplies, and services, ensuring accuracy and compliance.


• Coordinate timely deliveries and negotiate pricing and terms with vendors.


• Validate and approve purchase requests, rejecting non-compliant orders.


• Implement cost-saving initiatives and ensure alignment with corporate contracts.


• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize sourcing strategies and resolve purchase order discrepancies.


• Support system improvements to streamline procurement processes.

Requirements

Knowledge/ Education
High School graduate or GED required.
Bachelor's degree preferred.

Licenses/ Certifications
CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) preferred.

Experience
Four years of Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) purchasing experience required.
Healthcare purchasing experience preferred.
Experience in healthcare Supply Chain Management environment preferred.

Skills/Abilities
Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Effective oral and written communications skills.
Must have analytical, statistical, personal organization, and problem solving skills.
Able to organize, prioritize, and execute a variable workload and multiple priorities.
Ability to work in a team environment and participate as an active team member.
Must have proficient computer skills.

Summary

About Us

Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned research. We have a network of 115 donation centers across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 blood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. where millions of people depend on blood donations from our generous donors.

Vitalant is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Through our DEI strategic plan, we create opportunities for employees of all backgrounds to feel valued, seen and heard. We believe this mission drives creativity and innovation, as employees experience an environment conducive to personal growth and career development.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Careers@vitalant.org to let us know the nature of your request.

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