Buyer

Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention.

Pay range:

$32.01 - $48.02

This is a buyer position that is responsible for a wide variety of duties including placing orders, processing requisitions, negotiating pricing, managing backorders, coordinating forms with internal departments, placing and expediting open orders, data entry for item adds, vendor meetings, screening vendors for departmental visits and other related duties.

• Reviews purchase requests from assigned departments to determine if alternate, cost effective substitutes exist and if so facilitate action to reduce costs.

• Place purchase orders for assigned departments. Expedite and follow-up on purchase orders as necessary.

• Monitor and adjust PO quantity and delivery dates as needed.

• Build strong relationships with external vendors and internal team

• Resolve purchase order and invoice discrepancies, to include deleted items, back orders, and pricing discrepancies. Works with accounts payable as needed.

• Troubleshoot receiving issues with PO's and communicate to vendors on documentation needed to perform receipt

• Participates in the Hospital Values Analysis Committee and is the purchasing representative to all product related committees in assigned areas.

• Work with Senior Buyer(s) and Value Analyst(s) to improve the quality of data in the item file to include updating pricing and revising item descriptions.

• Communicate effectively with vendors, customers, and department staff.

• Obtain quotes, perform benchmarking, and issue purchase orders for capital and/or minor equipment purchases.

• OR buying experience a plus.

Full Time/Days

Just a few of our employee perks

• Cell phone plan discounts

• Discounted Mariners and Sounders tickets

• Computer discounts

• Discounted lift tickets

• Discounted movie tickets

• Discounted gym memberships

• Free Seattle Art Museum passes

• And much more

Qualifications

• High school graduate required. Prefer two years college with emphasis in purchasing related topics and/or business related topics.

• Minimum 1 year of related experience required. Hospital or Clinic related purchasing or contract experience preferred. Prefer previous experience in a team environment.

• Familiarity with healthcare supplies and business practices helpful. Good written and verbal communication, and the ability to function both independently and as a team player. Results oriented focus. Solid problem solving and strong organizational skills required to handle multiple projects. Microsoft Excel and Word experience required. Access experience preferred. Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.

Overlake is committed to providing ready access to a highly trained and compassionate medical team, who are consistent and comprehensive in coordination of care for all patients. Our group practice champions superior quality-of-care, superior outcomes, a superior patient experience, and work-life balance. We believe exceptional patient care comes naturally when our employees feel respected, valued and cared for too. These high standards and high expectations will give us the ability to recruit and retain the best healthcare teams in the region.

Why join Overlake?

We're proud to offer benefits that support you in every stage of your career and life. But it's our inspirational culture that truly sets us apart.

• Local, visible leaders who care about you.
• A values-based work environment.
• An active Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council.
• Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
• Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
• Generous retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years with immediate vesting.
• Pre-tax and Roth after tax retirement savings plans.
• An expanded Employee Assistance Program.
• A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.
• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

If this sounds like an environment where you'll thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

How much will this job pay?

Posted pay ranges represent the entire pay scale, from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional pay based on shift, certification or level of education. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience and internal equity.