Purchasing Jobs in Newark, NJ

Purchasing Analyst

Lead the end-to-end purchase order process by ensuring timely and accurate order execution, resolving supplier and invoice-related issues, and supporting critical requisition needs. Collaborate cross-functionally to uphold documentation accuracy, contract compliance, billing integrity, and overall operational excellence within the purchasing function.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders within the ERP system, ensuring accuracy in all financial and logistical documentation.
• Collaborate daily with Purchasing Supervisors to align and prioritize operational workflows.
• Actively troubleshoot and resolve supplier issues, including backorders, damaged goods, and invoice discrepancies.
• Manage Tier 1 Emergency Requisitions from end-to-end, coordinating with vendors, requestors, and receiving teams to secure expedited delivery.
• Partner with Sourcing, Data Integrity, and vendors to guarantee contract compliance, data accuracy, and prompt order confirmations.
• Conduct supplier price verifications and enforce competitive bidding requirements in accordance with spend thresholds (OP 100-5).
• Serve as the first-tier operational support contact for the internal supply chain user population.
• Perform routine PO reconciliations with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure billing accuracy.
• Monitor PO financial thresholds to track funding depletion, coordinating with stakeholders to refresh or close out purchase orders as needed.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience: Years of Applicable Experience - 2 or more years

Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills, including internet-based applications and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to generate reports and interpret data related to the overall Procure-to-Pay and PO Management processes

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of procurement experience
• Prior experience in a healthcare industry or City agency setting is highly preferred
• Proficiency with ERP systems (PeopleSoft preferred) and Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) product suites

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Healthcare Administration, or related field or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education training and progressively responsible experience

Additional Job Requirements:

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Operate computer programs and software
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats
• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)
• Making independent decisions
• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Working Conditions: Hospital Environment Travel Requirements: Travel 1-20% within the US Physical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Premier's compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier's internal salary range for this role is $62,000 - $93,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.

Qualified full-time and part-time employees also receive access to the following benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k retirement program
• Paid time off
• Participation in Premier's employee incentive plans
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance:

• Granted World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere, 2008-2026
• Named U.S. News & World Report, Best Companies to Work For (2023, 2024, 2025)
• Accredited by Forbes: America's Best Management Consulting Firms 2024-2025
• Given Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultants- Healthcare Management
• Awarded Cigna Workforce Designation Gold Level Recipient (2016,2017,2019,2020,2021,2022,2023,2025)

For a listing of all of our awards, please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website.

Employees receive:

• Perks and discounts
• Access to on-site and online exercise classes

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to diversity_and_accommodations@premierinc.com or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.357.0022.Personal Information submitted will be processed in accordance with Premier's Employee and Job Applicant Privacy Notice, which includes additional information about your privacy rights.