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Supply Chain Buyer – Hybrid Remote (MA, ME, NH, VT)

Covenant Health

Job Type: Full-Time

Are you an organized, detail-oriented professional with a passion for supply chain excellence?

Covenant Health is seeking a motivated and experienced Supply Chain Buyer to join our team. This hybrid remote position offers flexibility while supporting the critical procurement functions within our healthcare system. Candidates must reside in Maine, New Hampshire, or Vermont to be considered.

About the Role:

The Supply Chain Buyer is responsible for procuring products, supplies, and services to meet the needs of assigned departments. This role plays a key part in enhancing supply chain operations, improving efficiencies, and ensuring timely delivery of essential items. Working collaboratively with internal teams and external vendors, the Supply Chain Buyer is a vital link in supporting healthcare excellence across Covenant Health.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement:

+ Process purchase orders and review requisitions for accuracy and contract compliance.

+ Analyze pricing and sourcing through GPO tools and benchmarking.

+ Research vendor and distributor contracts to determine the best purchase sources.

+ Communicate with vendors and internal teams to resolve backorders, delivery issues, or discrepancies.

Vendor & Stakeholder Relations:

+ Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

+ Maintain a professional, impartial approach with all vendors.

+ Assist departments with requisition procedures and purchasing education.

Administrative:

+ Coordinate with accounts payable and receiving to resolve invoicing and packing slip discrepancies.

+ Ensure timely setup of new vendors including documentation (e.g., W9s).

+ Support value analysis processes and participate in related committee meetings.

Inventory:

+ Track and prioritize open orders and backorders to maintain adequate supply.

+ Document and implement approved substitutions as needed.

What We're Looking For:

Skills:

+ Excellent written and verbal communication

+ Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

+ Effective project management and time prioritization

+ Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (Excel, Outlook, etc.)

+ Problem-solving and analytical capabilities

+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Education & Experience:

+ High school diploma or GED required

+ 3–5 years of healthcare or supply chain purchasing experience preferred

+ Equivalent combinations of experience and education will be considered.

Working Conditions:

+ Hybrid remote position – candidates must reside in Maine, New Hampshire, or Vermont

+ Combination of sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs.)

+ Must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Why Join Covenant Health?

Covenant Health is a mission-driven organization focused on improving the quality of life for those we serve. When you join our team, you’re part of a compassionate community that values integrity, collaboration, and innovation in healthcare.

Ready to Apply?

If you are excited by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare supply chain operations, we invite you to apply today!

Our Core Values:

•Compassion

We show respect, caring, and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable, and suffering.

•Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior and responsibly steward our human, financial, and environmental resources.

•Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue, and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

•Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees, and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).