The Senior Buyer supports the procurement needs of UCLA Health’s New Century Health Plan (NCHP) and Faculty Practice Group (FPG). This role focuses on the acquisition of a wide variety of services, from consulting and clinical services to equipment, software licensing, and infrastructure support. Reporting to the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Manager, the Senior Buyer manages procurement activities, negotiates contracts, ensures compliance with UC policies and applicable regulations, and implements P2P systems. This position requires expertise in purchasing processes, vendor negotiation, customer service, and procurement systems. Key Responsibilities: Manage and execute negotiations and purchasing processes in compliance with the UC, state, and federal policies Lead purchasing activities related to professional services, clinical support, technology acquisitions, equipment, and other assigned commodities Evaluate quotes, negotiate price, terms, and conditions, and award purchase orders/contracts up to $100K Perform competitive bidding (RFP/RFQ), price analysis, and sole-source evaluations Establish and document procurement processes and controls for NCHP and FPG Manage vendor relations and identify new sourcing opportunities Facilitate purchasing activities including purchase requisitions, change orders, invoice processing, Pcard purchases, and reimbursements Provide oversight and support to Clinic Manager in placing orders of medical office equipment and supplies for FPG Offices using Hospital and campus online purchasing systems and a manual purchasing system Support clinics with equipment procurement, inventory tracking, and purchasing support Participate in contract negotiations and recommend policy improvements Ensure adherence to HIPAA, PHI, PII, and UC regulatory requirements in all procurement activities Salary Range: $68,800 – $141,000/Annually