Buyer

Welcome to a medical center where you

re the center of attention.

Pay range :

$60,466.00 - $90,709.00

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.

Place purchase orders for assigned departments. Expedite and follow-up on purchase orders as necessary. Manages backorders and obtains substitute products as needed.

Prepare and coordinate forms with outside vendor, hold forms control meeting weekly, and coordinate business card printing.

Coordinate Staples orders, approve restricted purchases, and be a resource for other departments.

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

Work with Senior Buyer(s) and Contract Specialist(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 cut purchase orders for capital and / or minor equipment purchases.

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 up to 7% with company match 100% vested. Pre-tax and Roth after tax deductions are available.
• 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.