Principal Buyer
Company: Stamford American International Hospital
Location: Stanford
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Provides assistance managing the day-to-day operations of the
Purchasing Department across the Stanford Health Care (SHC) system;
plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the work
and activities of Senior Buyers responsible for procurement of
goods and services. Locations Stanford Health Care What you will do
Plans, organizes, prioritizes, assigns and supervises and evaluates
the work of assigned buying team and together with the
Manager-Purchasing, develops, implements and monitors work plans to
achieve departmental goals and objectives. Assists with the
implementation of goals and objectives and methods for management
of purchasing activities with the Manager-Purchasing. Establishes
performance requirements and personal development plans; regularly
monitors performance and provides coaching for performance
improvement and development. Provides day-to-day leadership and
works with staff to create a high performance, service-oriented
work environment that supports SHC’s and the department’s mission,
objectives and service expectations. Provides procurement advice
and information to customers relating to choice of goods and
services; provides support to customers in the introduction of
initiatives within the service. Reviews best practices and Federal,
State, and City laws, codes, and regulations for changes relating
to procurement and purchasing; analyzes impacts; recommends and
coordinates policy and procedure changes; manages implementation of
changes. Ensures the team is knowledgeable and current with
evolving purchasing laws, regulations, and best practices. Assists
the Manager-Purchasing with developing, maintaining, and
administering detailed policies and procedures for purchasing
supplies and materials. Performs other related and incidental
duties as needed or assigned. Education Qualifications Bachelor’s
degree from an accredited college or university Experience
Qualifications Four (4) or more years of experience in
procurement/purchasing Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of procurement policies, principles, practices, methods,
and techniques for securing a wide variety of goods and services
Knowledge of market conditions, sources of supply, and available
commodities Knowledge of applicable municipal, Federal and state
laws and regulations governing SHC procurement activities Knowledge
of principles and practices of effective management and supervision
Knowledge of record keeping practices and procedures related to
procurement processes Knowledge of procurement data information
systems; record management and archiving Knowledge of principles
and practices of sound business communication, project management,
outcome analysis, collaborative problem solving, and conflict
resolution Knowledge of computer software applications related to
the work Ability to plan, coordinate, manage and evaluate complex
projects including many diverse elements and technical
requirements; utilize a high level of detail in developing and
reviewing technical documents Advanced use of word processing,
spreadsheet, database and other standard business software,
including the Internet Ability to maintain and continuously improve
customer service and to maintain and improve services and systems
to meet high standards of quality and professionalism Ability to
define issues, analyze information and problems, evaluate
alternatives and develop sound defensible recommendations and
conclusions Ability to develop, implement and monitor policies,
programs, and program work plans Ability to exercise sound
independent judgment within established parameters Ability to
communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing,
including preparation of clear, accurate, clear, concise and
comprehensive reports, professional technical documents,
solicitations, contracts, trainings and presentations Licenses and
Certifications None These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC
Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and
an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates
for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute
C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each
other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience
and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.
Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and
families to focus on health, healing and recovery. You will do this
by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient
and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status
to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my
actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate
for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination Equal
Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values
diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and
non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including
the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate
against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual
orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age,
national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status,
medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or
disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all
genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with
disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified
applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an
individualized assessment of the conviction and the job
requirements. Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $45.94 - $59.73
per hour The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be
set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to,
internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
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