- Hours Per Week: 40
- Shift Start and End Times: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
The Buyer, Sourcing and Contract Specialist in the Materials Management – Purchasing department will execute end‑to‑end procurement activities, process purchase orders, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and collaborate with managers and staff to resolve purchasing challenges. Reporting to the Director of Materials Management, this role ensures timely acquisition of high‑quality goods and services while maintaining compliance with corporate policies.
Responsibilities
- Process purchase orders from requisition through receipt and invoice matching.
- Identify and evaluate opportunities to reduce supply expenses and improve vendor terms.
- Collaborate with department managers and staff to troubleshoot purchase order failures.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation in the purchasing system.
- Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers in accordance with corporate guidelines.
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery or quality issues.
- Prepare and analyze purchasing reports to support strategic decision‑making.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and internal policy requirements.
- Assist in developing and updating sourcing strategies for assigned categories.
- Provide training and guidance to internal customers on purchasing procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, or contract administration.
- Strong knowledge of procurement best practices and contract negotiation.
- Proficiency with purchasing software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team.
- Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Understanding of healthcare supply regulations is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
About Us
The UConn Health Community Network is a not-for-profit organization created to extend UConn Health’s mission by partnering with community hospitals and connecting them to its clinical expertise, academic strength, and operational resources.
Today, the network is a thriving community‑based system of care serving more than 280,000 residents across the region. It employs over 2,000 professionals and supports a medical staff of roughly 700 clinicians.
At its core is Waterbury Hospital, a 347‑bed community teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Alongside Connecticut Children’s, the UConn Health Community Network Medical Group, Access Rehab Centers, and its role as a leading partner in the Harold Leever Cancer Center, the network has been shaping the region’s healthcare landscape for more than 130 years.
And Waterbury Hospital is only the beginning — the network is designed for continued growth, deeper partnerships, and broader regional impact.
