Job Description

Join a dynamic healthcare organization in the Pacific Northwest as an Associate Buyer, playing a vital role in managing medical and operational supplies. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager and Supervisor, you will oversee inventory levels, process supply requisitions, and ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective purchasing to support clinical operations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Procure approved items using ERP requisition workflows and punchout integrations.
• Ensure compliance with group purchasing contracts, public policies, and regulations.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to verify order accuracy and prompt payment.
• Manage product returns, recalls, exchanges, and backorders, communicating updates to relevant teams.
• Anticipate supply needs and proactively inform management and internal customers of potential interruptions.
• Monitor inventory locations and collaborate with departments during product changes.
• Support inventory management efforts alongside Inventory Control Specialists.
• Assist with freight check-in, transfers, and stocking as needed.
• Maintain ERP system data, including item master and supply templates.
• Contribute to ERP system upgrades and data integrity initiatives.
• Identify and recommend process improvements within supply chain workflows.
• Make informed decisions regarding supply shortages and recommend solutions.
• Lead tasks or projects as assigned and assist in policy development.
• Collaborate on vendor setup and account maintenance.

Education and Experience

• 1-2 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, or inventory management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables.
• Experience in healthcare or clinical settings is strongly preferred.
• Associate's degree in business, supply chain, healthcare administration, or related field preferred.
• CMRP certification is a plus but not required.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills across clinical and non-clinical teams.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Workday.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving in supply-sensitive environments.

Work Schedule and Benefits

This full-time position operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Benefits include competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement plans with employer match, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and more.

Regional Information

Located in the scenic Pacific Northwest, this opportunity offers access to abundant outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, nature viewing, fishing, and hunting. The region also features cultural attractions, community colleges, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere with proximity to urban amenities.

Job Tags

Full time, Monday to Friday,

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