Are you energized by work that strengthens your community? Do you thrive when building systems, improving processes, and ensuring organizations run smoothly behind the scenes? If driving impact through procurement excellence motivates you—this role is calling your name.

We are a mission‑driven healthcare organization dedicated to expanding access to high‑quality, compassionate care for underserved populations. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we support community health initiatives, behavioral health services, and patient-centered programs designed to uplift individuals and families. Our teams work collaboratively across clinical, operational, and administrative departments to ensure resources, services, and support reach those who need them most.

Job Description

The Purchasing Manager oversees the organization’s procurement, vendor management, and purchasing systems to ensure cost-effective, compliant, and timely acquisition of goods and services. This role plays a critical part in maintaining strong internal controls, supporting grant compliance, and ensuring audit readiness within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environment. The Purchasing Manager collaborates closely with Accounting, Operations, IT, Facilities, and Clinical leadership to align procurement activities with organizational, regulatory, and budgetary requirements.

Responsibilities

Vendor Management & Contracting

Oversee the full vendor lifecycle, including new vendor setup, account terminations, and maintenance of vendor records.Lead competitive bidding processes and negotiate contracts to ensure cost‑effectiveness, quality, and service-level integrity.Maintain strong vendor relationships and address service, pricing, and compliance issues as they arise.Serve as the primary liaison for Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) initiatives.Manage vendor online platforms, user access, and system upkeep.

Contract Oversight

Review contract terms and conditions to ensure alignment with organizational policy, regulatory standards, and grant requirements.Track contract timelines, renewals, amendments, and documentation.Maintain organized, audit‑ready contract files.

Purchasing Operations

Manage organizational purchasing systems, inventory workflows, and supply ordering processes.Approve purchase orders in accordance with delegated authority and internal control policies.Oversee user access, system training, and compliance within purchasing platforms.Review and reconcile packing slips to ensure accuracy.Review and approve Sage Purchasing transactions to support accurate accounting and expense tracking.

Essential Skills

Strong proficiency in procurement best practices, vendor negotiations, and strategic sourcing.Experience with purchasing systems such as Sage, ENVI, or similar ERP/procurement tools.Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a detail‑oriented approach.Strong communication skills, able to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.Working knowledge of procurement compliance regulations and documentation standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain—or equivalent experience.3–5 years of purchasing experience, preferably within an accounting or finance environment.Prior experience as a Purchasing Manager or in a related procurement leadership role; healthcare or large‑scale organizational experience preferred.Familiarity with FQHC accounting principles is a plus.Knowledge of non‑profit compliance standards and grant‑funded procurement guidelines is beneficial.

Work Environment

This role is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday during daytime hours. You’ll be part of a collaborative team committed to strengthening community health—serving patients, supporting clinical teams, and ensuring critical resources are available when needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Sacramento, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $101100.00 - $131430.00/yr.

Successful candidate will receive regionally competitive salary, above average health benefits at reduced costs, company paid life insurance & long-term disability insurance, additional voluntary retirement plan with company match and no vesting schedule requirement.\n\nPaid bereavement and jury duty leave\n11 paid holidays per year\nPaid time off\nPaid sick leave\nFlexible Spending Program\nCompany paid malpractice insurance for all providers\nProfessional development hours offered annually

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sacramento,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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