Purchasing Assistant - Supply Chain Operations - Remote

PeaceHealth is seeking a Purchasing Assistant - Supply Chain Operations for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $20.65 - $30.97. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

This remote role requires the incumbent to reside in OR, WA, AK or TX by date of hire.

Job Summary

Purchasing Assistant is responsible for providing daily support to the purchasing or contracting team, by assisting with pricing, customer service, projects, and reporting. Supports customer service for Purchasing and Supply Chain contracting departments.

What you will enjoy:

• Responds to customer communication by both phone and email regarding accounts, orders and requests for Purchasing or Contracting.

• Expedites orders and/or works with appropriate Buyer to ensure urgent needs are met. Assists Buyers with report management upon request or as needed. Triages work that enters the Supply Chain Contracting Department to appropriate staff to ensure urgent needs are met. Assists Contracting Staff with report management upon request or as needed.

• Uses electronic systems to generate reports and communicate with key stakeholders as requested. Reports on metrics and department projects and goals. May research and resolve discrepancies.

• Supports project work for the department.

• Identifies opportunities to simply and/or improve processes.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years experience in purchasing, contracting, accounts payable, supply chain or related field.

• Experience in a healthcare environment preferred.

• Experience with medical supplies preferred.

• Experience in MMIS (materials management information systems) preferred.

• SharePoint and MSOffice expertise preferred.

Additional Skills:

• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications.

• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.

• Ability to set priorities and respond quickly to urgent requests.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.

• Acts as a team player and supports the organization's success.

• Experience with medical products is beneficial.

• Advanced customer services skills.

Working Conditions

• Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

• Sedentary work.

• Predominantly operates in an office environment.

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.