Buyer I

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Buyer I / Procurement Specialist I

Job Description

The Buyer I / Procurement Specialist I is responsible for purchasing goods, services, and equipment that support hospital operations while ensuring cost efficiency, quality, timely delivery, and compliance with procurement standards. This role partners closely with internal departments and external vendors to research pricing, negotiate costs, manage purchase orders, and resolve order or invoice discrepancies. The position plays a critical part in maintaining uninterrupted operations in a complex healthcare environment and contributes directly to a large-scale enterprise ERP transformation that supports patient care, research, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and manage the purchase of goods, services, and equipment in alignment with hospital policies and procurement standards.
• Select appropriate purchasing methods, create purchase orders, verify product and service availability, and establish delivery timelines.
• Track, monitor, and expedite open purchase orders through fulfillment and delivery to ensure timely receipt.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and coordinate with vendors and internal teams to address billing, pricing, and delivery issues.
• Research product options, competitive pricing, and sourcing alternatives to support departmental needs and optimize value.
• Communicate regularly with hospital departments to provide order status updates and ensure expectations for quality, timing, and service are met.
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with vendors, supply partners, and internal customers.
• Obtain price quotes and assist with negotiations to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Support cost-containment efforts by utilizing group purchasing contracts and encouraging product standardization where appropriate.
• Identify opportunities for inventory control, cost savings, and process efficiencies within the supply chain.
• Assist with product recalls, returns, and the management of outdates as needed to support patient safety and operational continuity.
• Ensure compliance with hospital purchasing procedures, procurement standards, and applicable best practices.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current procurement trends, best practices, and regulatory expectations by participating in professional development activities, including workshops and continuing education.
• Contribute to maintaining accurate documentation and procurement records, including purchase orders and related supply chain data.
• Support operational and process improvements that align with the hospital’s enterprise ERP transformation and overall supply chain strategy.

Essential Skills

• Experience with purchasing and procurement processes in a complex operational environment, preferably healthcare.
• Hands-on experience creating, managing, and tracking purchase orders from initiation through delivery.
• Ability to research and compare competitive pricing, product options, and sourcing alternatives.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal departments, vendors, and supply partners.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve invoice discrepancies and coordinate issue resolution across internal and external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in managing procurement documentation and records.
• Ability to support cost-containment efforts, including use of group purchasing contracts and product standardization.
• Comfort working within an ERP or similar enterprise system to support purchasing and supply chain activities.
• Capability to work effectively in a complex, fast-paced healthcare environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Commitment to maintaining compliance with organizational purchasing procedures and procurement standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems in supply chain, purchasing, or procurement functions.
• Background in hospital or healthcare supply chain operations.
• Familiarity with inventory control practices and cost-saving initiatives.
• Experience assisting with product recalls, returns, and managing outdates.
• Interest in and commitment to ongoing professional development, including workshops and continuing education related to procurement and supply chain.
• Exposure to large-scale enterprise transformation projects, particularly ERP implementations across HR, Finance, Supply Chain, or Research.
• Ability to contribute to data integrity, process redesign, and cross-functional collaboration within an enterprise setting.

Work Environment

This role operates within a highly collaborative, mission-driven healthcare environment that is undergoing a large-scale enterprise ERP transformation. The position follows a hybrid work model that combines on-site collaboration with remote flexibility. Team members are expected to participate in regular on-site engagement for collaboration, project meetings, system testing, and stakeholder alignment. On-site work takes place at a central campus that serves as a hub for clinical, research, and administrative operations. Remote work is supported to allow for focused project and analytical work while maintaining strong connections with cross-functional teams. The environment is professional, dynamic, and purpose-driven, and it requires individuals who are comfortable working across teams, adapting to change, and contributing to a complex, enterprise-level transformation initiative.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Boston, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Boston,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.