Florida Blue · 2 hours ago
Buyer - Procurement
Jacksonville, FL, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $97K/yr
3+ years expFlorida Blue is seeking a Buyer responsible for acquiring products and services in accordance with industry best practices. This role will streamline suppliers, build relationships, and drive cost savings to enhance the organization's performance.
ConsultingHealth CareInsurance
Responsibilities
Identify Supply Needs: Utilize industry knowledge to determine local and regional supply needs, methodologies, and approaches for acquiring goods and services
Align Business Partner Goals: Collaborate with internal business partners, conducting research and assessments to understand their needs and expectations
Communicate Procurement Procedures: Translate purchasing procedures to internal business partners and suppliers using technical knowledge and communication skills
Provide Contractual Advice: Offer general contractual and commercial advice to internal business partners and other stakeholders
Negotiate with Suppliers: Obtain and respond to competitive price quotes, negotiating procurement details with suppliers
Drive Cost Savings: Purchase specialized or complex materials, equipment, and services while achieving significant cost savings
Build Supplier Relationships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal business partners and key suppliers to improve performance
Develop and Achieve Objectives: Create and achieve objectives for cost management, supplier management, and process improvements
Resolve Conflicts: Address conflicts concerning materials or services at the department and supplier levels
Continuously Improve Processes: Evaluate and recommend improvement opportunities, collaborating with stakeholders and department input to drive process improvements
Qualification
Required
3+ years related work experience in a procurement organization
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Demonstrated success in procurement technology, contract management, spend analysis, and purchasing principles, practices, terminology, and procedures
Knowledge of contract drafting, terminology, and subtleties of contract language, with ability to negotiate low to mid-complexity contracts
Proven ability to manage cost performance, supply/demand forecasting, and drive cost savings
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with ability to interact with various audiences
Proficient in analyzing complex technical specifications and bids, with ability to use multiple procurement software applications (moderately complex to complex)
Strong negotiator with ability to drive towards win-win solutions, understanding business, risk, and financial aspects of a deal
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects
Adherence to highest ethical standards, maintaining confidentiality and integrity in all interactions
Knowledge of materials, products, and commodity markets in area of specialization, with ability to evaluate and recommend improvement opportunities
Ability to operate a PC, with working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and procurement software applications, and ability to evaluate and recommend improvements to software functionality and performance
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and global travel health insurance
Income protection benefits: life insurance, short- and long-term disability programs
Leave programs to support personal circumstances
Retirement Savings Plan including employer match
Paid time off, volunteer time off, 10 holidays and 2 well-being days
Additional voluntary benefits available
A comprehensive wellness program
Company
Florida Blue
Florida Blue is a subsidiary of a not-for-profit health solutions company dedicated to serving all Floridians in the pursuit of health.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Patrick Geraghty
President and CEO
Recent News
2025-11-04
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