Sr Buyer

Altera, a new member of the N. Harris Computer Corporation family, delivers health IT solutions that support caregivers around the world. These include the Sunrise™, Paragon®, Altera TouchWorks®, Altera Opal, STAR™, HealthQuest™ and dbMotion™ solutions. At the intersection of technology and the human experience, Altera Digital Health is driving a new era of healthcare, in which innovation and expertise can elevate care delivery and inspire healthier communities across the globe. A new age in healthcare technology has just begun.

Altera Digital Health

Senior Buyer

Eastern or Central time zone.

Altera Digital Health is at the forefront of innovation, delivering state-of-the-art healthcare technology solutions that are transforming patient care globally. We are expanding our Procurement team and looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Buyer to join our ranks. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a forward-thinking team and contribute to our mission of transforming healthcare.

Why Join Altera?

• Impactful Work: Be part of a company that’s leading the charge in healthcare technology and making a real difference in patient outcomes.
• Professional Growth: Work alongside industry leaders and gain exposure to cutting-edge projects and initiatives.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a diverse team of professionals who are passionate about innovation and excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors and third parties.
• Oversee and enforce procurement processes on individual projects.
• Handle contract requests and maintain oversight of vendor agreements.
• Ensure a thorough understanding of requirements and maintain general auditory knowledge.
• Operate independently, with minimal supervision, to drive procurement tasks and initiatives.
• Utilize ERP and CRM systems, with a preference for experience in Oracle, Jaggaer, and Salesforce.
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team to scope and complete projects in a timely manner.
• Establish effective relationships to meet short- and long-term sourcing needs.
• Maintain and organize purchasing files.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in procurement, preferably in technology or healthcare sectors.
• Familiarity with Jaggaer and other procurement software is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage and foster relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ERP and CRM systems (Oracle and Salesforce preferred).
• Proficiency in using Excel for data analysis (V-lookups beneficial).
• Background in software and healthcare industries is preferred.

Working Arrangements

• Standard work week or as defined by assignment requirements
• Primarily works in standard office environment or remotely
• May require after-hours, on-call support and/or holidays
• On-call and after hours work during peak times including end of month/quarter/year; during this time PTO is limited to meet business needs
• Up to 10% travel.

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 Altera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

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HR.Recruiting@AlteraHealth.com