Buyer 2, Lab Medicine & Pathology Purchasing Team

University of Washington Medical Center

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) in Seattle, WA has a fantastic opportunity for a Buyer 2 with the DLMP Purchasing Team. This position will start out onsite at the Northgate Office every day until trained and then will work a hybrid schedule every week (2 days onsite, 3 days telework). Join the DLMP Purchasing Team and play a key role in keeping UW Medicine’s clinical and research labs running. As a Buyer 2, you will support patient care and groundbreaking research by sourcing critical supplies, equipment, and services for one of the region’s most advanced diagnostic laboratory systems. Every purchase you make directly impacts timely test results, clinical workflows, patient care, and the research being performed across five hospital/clinical sites and 40+ laboratories. Work schedule: 100% FTE Monday – Friday Onsite 100% until trained then will work a hybrid schedule every week (2 days onsite, 3 days telework) Day shift

Requirements

One (1) year of experience as a professional level buyer AND either an Associate of Arts Degree in purchasing management or a bachelor’s degree; OR an equivalent combination of work experience and college level training.
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Nice To Haves

Strong computer proficiency, including accurate data entry and the ability to work within multiple enterprise systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Access.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with lab staff, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Customer service and relationship-building skills, demonstrating responsiveness, professionalism, and problem-solving.
Knowledge of purchasing practices, quote evaluation, and basic contract review.
Understanding of UW purchasing policies and procedures, or experience with comparable public-sector procurement requirements.
Proficiency with ProCard and Workday (preferred), or demonstrated experience with similar eProcurement systems such as Ariba or SAP.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Attention to detail and analytical thinking, ensuring accuracy in documentation, pricing, and compliance.
Professional telephone and email etiquette, particularly when communicating with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Procure goods and services to meet departmental needs by: Ability to/perform duties of a Buyer 1.
Committing orders to vendors; prepare electronic purchase orders that are procedurally and grammatically correct; assuring contract and/or specification compliance; devise evaluation tools to assist clients/end-users in selection of alternate products.
Providing prompt, courteous response to inquiries, requests and appointments.
Monitor purchasing queue daily and review purchase requests for compliance; assist requestors with completing procurement process (e.g. obtaining official quotes, sole-source justification statement).
Advising clients/end-users of existing or potential policies and/or procedures that may impact their purchase requests.
Monitoring purchase orders and communicating status to relevant divisions on a consistent basis.
Resolving any Vendor performance problems.
Resolving all types of purchase order invoicing issues and Credit holds.
Coordinating with clients/end-users about their requirements; participating in the drafting of technical specifications; recommending technical assistance; proposing standardization of goods when appropriate.
Making regularly assigned visits to the labs or participating as required in departmental presentations aimed at increasing communication/education goals.
Exhibiting a willingness to handle a fair share of the departmental workload as identified by management; participate as required in back-up and fill-in plans.
Surveying and analyzing procedures and procurement processes; prepare findings, report and recommend improvements to management.
Strive to develop professional skills that result in more efficient performance by:
Keeping up with technological and market development within a divisional assignment.
Develop specific knowledge of State, University, UW Medicine and departmental policies and procedures.
Participating in routine departmental operations in a timely and productive manner, i.e. management reports, public bid openings, contract maintenance.
Actively participating in long-term planning.
Performing miscellaneous assigned tasks and projects.

Benefits

Vacation time and sick time off that accrue monthly, including 12 paid holidays.
State Employee Tuition Exemption Program covering up to 6 credits of qualifying coursework per quarter at the University of Washington or other participating colleges or universities.
Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region.
Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, retirement, and other plan options.
Lots of free fantastic fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.
And much more!

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