Purchasing Worker II

Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary At Mass General Brigham, every product, service, and supply plays a critical role in supporting world-class patient care, innovation, and operational excellence. We're seeking a resourceful and relationship-driven Procurement Specialist to help ensure our teams have the right resources, at the right time, and at the best value. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, building supplier relationships, negotiating favorable terms, and using data and market intelligence to drive smart purchasing decisions. What You'll Do As a Procurement Specialist, you'll manage the procurement process from requisition through order fulfillment, helping departments secure the products and services they need while maintaining compliance and fiscal responsibility. In this role, you will: - Serve as a trusted procurement partner to internal stakeholders across the organization. - Manage assigned requisitions and source products through existing suppliers whenever possible, utilizing knowledge of the Mass General Brigham item catalog and approved vendor network. - Oversee purchase orders from creation through completion, ensuring accuracy, timely processing, and successful delivery. - Review purchasing requests to confirm alignment with organizational policies, procedures, and budget requirements. - Research and identify qualified suppliers to support business needs and operational goals. - Assist in the evaluation and onboarding of new suppliers for inclusion in the Mass General Brigham Supplier File. - Develop and maintain strong supplier partnerships while negotiating competitive pricing, favorable terms, and overall value. - Communicate proactively with stakeholders regarding order status, product availability, and procurement solutions. - Monitor market trends, supply chain developments, and pricing fluctuations to identify opportunities for savings and process improvements. - Contribute to initiatives that enhance procurement efficiency, supplier performance, and customer satisfaction. What You'll Bring We're looking for a highly organized and collaborative professional with: - Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain operations, healthcare administration, or a related field. - Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and analytical skills. - Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. - Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities. - The ability to prioritize multiple requests and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - A customer-focused mindset and passion for delivering outstanding service. Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree General Business required Experience 0-1 year directly related purchasing experience required 2-3 years customer service support-related work preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint). Proficient in appropriate software. Critical thinking, sales, budget, problem-solving, and negotiation skills. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Working Model · M-F Eastern Business Hours required · A quiet, secure, compliant workspace is required for remote workdays, and will be viewed and confirmed via Microsoft Teams Video for all employees · MGB will ensure that candidates have a HIPAA-compliant workspace (a dedicated, private workspace with a lockable file cabinet that is free from distraction and separate from others) Remote Type Remote Work Location 399 Revolution Drive Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range - / Grade 3 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package. EEO Statement: 0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.