Associate Buyer - Supply Chain Specialist

Join a dynamic healthcare organization in the Pacific Northwest region as an Associate Buyer, playing a vital role in managing procurement and inventory for 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 formulary and approved items using ERP requisition workflows and punchout integrations.
• Ensure compliance with group purchasing contracts, public policies, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to verify coding, pricing, and prompt payment of orders.
• 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 changes to inventory locations and collaborate with departments during product conversions.
• Support inventory management efforts alongside Inventory Control Specialists.
• Assist with freight check-in, department transfers, and stocking as needed.
• Maintain ERP system data, including item master data and supply templates.
• Create and update department supply templates in partnership with clinical leaders.
• Contribute to ERP system buildouts, data conversions, and process improvements.
• Make informed decisions regarding supply shortages and recommend solutions based on data analysis.
• Lead tasks or projects as assigned and assist in policy and procedure development.
• Collaborate on vendor setup and account maintenance.

Education and Experience

• 1-2 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, or inventory management.
• 1-2 years of proficiency with 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.
• Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) certification is a plus but not required.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Experience with Workday or similar ERP systems.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills across clinical and non-clinical teams.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in supply-sensitive environments.

Work Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Benefits

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans with employer contributions, tuition reimbursement, employee wellness programs, and more.