Description We are offering a short-term contract employment opportunity for a Buyer in the Healthcare/NHS industry. This role is based in Charleston, South Carolina, 29407, United States and can be remote if situated in the eastern time zone. As a Buyer, you will be responsible for acquiring materials, supplies, and services under the most favorable conditions. This role involves vendor qualification, bid evaluation, price and term negotiation, purchase tracking, vendor quality monitoring, and vendor information database maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Procuring materials, supplies, and services at favorable terms

• Qualifying vendors to ensure they meet the organization's standards

• Evaluating bids from various suppliers and vendors

• Negotiating prices and terms with vendors for purchased goods and services

• Tracking purchases to ensure timely delivery and proper invoicing

• Monitoring vendor quality to ensure they meet the organization's standards

• Maintaining an up-to-date database of vendor information

• Utilizing procurement software and tools efficiently for daily tasks

• Applying strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to resolve procurement issues

• Leveraging knowledge of the healthcare industry to make informed purchasing decisions. Requirements

• Ability to perform accounting functions effectively

• Experience with Accounts Payable (AP)

• Comprehensive understanding of buying processes

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Experience with indirect procurement processes

• Ability to procure goods and services efficiently

• Experience with procure-to-pay systems

• Skilled in various procurement activities

• Experience using procurement card systems

• Understanding of procurement functions within the healthcare industry

• Prior experience as a buyer is preferred

• Proficiency in using Workday software

• Experience with Workday ERP systems

• Familiarity with the healthcare industry

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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