Assistant Buyer

EvergreenHealth • Kirkland, WA

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Purchasing Department with a variety of activities and projects. Coordinates activities related to ordering, returns, and back-orders. Provides administrative and customer service support, including monitoring the vendor check-in program and assisting with various projects.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent
• 3 years of experience in reception, office, secretarial, or general administrative work
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of purchasing practices and principles
• Ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a buyer
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting

Responsibilities

• Completes purchase order tasks including placing routine orders via fax, in person, EDI, and telephone.
• Interprets and answers questions regarding routine order status.
• Follows up on back-order concerns. Provides status updates and identifies alternative solutions for buyers.
• Researches purchase orders to facilitate returns and credits on routine orders.
• Greets and assists visitors, including vendors. Administers vendor check-in processes and policy.
• Provides administrative support by maintaining purchase order and contract files, drafting correspondence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans 457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits
• Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED