Buyer

Allentown, PA - 1110 American Parkway

Full time

R141006

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

HOURS:

Full Time, 40 hours/ week.

Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Home base of St. Luke's Center, Allentown, PA. Hybrid remote available (2 days on site, 3 remote) for local (PA, NJ) candidates, after training and at the manager's discretion.

The Buyer procures supplies/services and ongoing monitoring of Procurement’s transactional operations including the leading of work groups to drive continuous improvement and respond to audits.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for procuring goods, equipment, and services for the Network

• Reviews requisitions for accuracy before completing ordering process with suppliers

• Works with Accounts Payable and Suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies

• Research and resolves receiving issues and completes return processes

• Identifies repetitive problems and communicates with Sr. Buyer for review and process improvement opportunities

• Coordinates with Master Data Management team on Item Master changes and maintenance

• Serves as a liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers, building and maintaining strong customer and vendor relationships

• Coordinates and collaborates with various departments for product review and Network initiatives

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Requires walking for up to 8 hours per day, 4 hours at a time; standing for up to 8 hours per day, 4 hours at a time; sitting for up to 8 hours per day, 4 hours at a time. Frequent fingering, handling and twisting and turning. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull and hold approximately 30 pounds. Occasional reaching above shoulder level, bending, crouching, climbing stairs and ladders up to 30 feet and climbing stairs. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to normal vision, perceiving objects, scenery and print.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree preferred in business management, supply chain management, or related field.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

2 years of experience in procurement/purchasing department. Healthcare industry preferred.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (

Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network ( (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally.

St. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row.

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