Senior Buyer at St. Luke's University Health Network

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Cost Analysis, Vendor Management, Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Collaboration, Relationship Management, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Communication, Data Analysis, Monitoring, Operational Strategy, Backorder Management, Value Analysis, Tracking

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Senior Buyer is responsible for procuring supplies/services and ongoing monitoring of Procurement’s transactional operations. The Works closely with vendors and hospital leaders to ensure transactions and processes are aligned. Develops strategies to optimize procurement processes. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage recall notifications and internal communication process Participates on assigned Value Analysis Work Teams Collects, evaluates and compares pricing and other variables to perform cost analysis for the Purchasing Service Line Managers Handles Backorders and Substitute product approvals and works on communication with Purchasing Service Line Manager Participates in vendor discussions such as negotiations, in-services, reprimands and other necessary discussions Manages and maintains consignment orders, replacement and all relevant tracking Provide assistance and coverage with Buyers as necessary PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Requires walking for up to 8 hours per day, 4 hours at a time; standing for up to 8 hours per day, 4 hours at a time; sitting for up to 8 hours per day, 4 hours at a time. Frequent fingering, handling and twisting and turning. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull and hold approximately 30 pounds. Occasional reaching above shoulder level, bending, crouching, climbing stairs and ladders up to 30 feet and climbing stairs. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to normal vision, perceiving objects, scenery and print. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree preferred in business management, supply chain management, or related field. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: 5 years of experience in procurement/ purchasing department. Healthcare industry preferred. Experience of setting up or running a function serving customer's needs (SLA-driven performance management). Supply chain analytics, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Ability to determine and review complex requirements for systems. Strong collaboration and relationship management skills. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row. Learn More Here.

Responsibilities

The Senior Buyer is responsible for procuring supplies and services while monitoring procurement operations. This role involves collaborating with vendors and hospital leaders to optimize procurement processes.