Purchasing Agent

HealthPoint Careers • Kent, WA

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About The Position

The Purchasing Agent manages procurement activities and vendor relationships to ensure the reliable supply of goods and services supporting HealthPoint’s clinical and administrative operations. The role oversees purchase order placement, vendor management, service contract maintenance, formulary alignment, and cost-control initiatives. In collaboration with the Clinical Operations Team, the Purchasing Agent maintains formularies, monitors inventory, and supports cost-effective purchasing decisions.

The position also maintains purchasing records and collaborates with Finance and Operations on budgeting and cost control. Employees are expected to maintain good attendance and punctuality, work their full scheduled shift, behave respectfully and professionally, support a team-oriented environment, and demonstrate commitment to HealthPoint’s mission and values. Attendance at required meetings and participation in agency committees or task forces may be required. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

New hires must provide required vaccination and/or immunity documentation before their start date. HealthPoint can provide required vaccinations or immunity titers at no cost if documentation is unavailable.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Two or more years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, procurement, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work across clinical and administrative teams.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and documents, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence and speak effectively in front of groups of employees and clients.
• Analytical skills for reviewing costs, usage, and inventory data.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions; consider constructive alternatives and short- to long-term solutions; and develop and implement action plans.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and purchasing or ERP systems.
• Provide required vaccination and/or immunity documentation before the start date, or receive required vaccinations or immunity titers through HealthPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Experience in healthcare supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with existing vendors to ensure service quality, contract compliance, and issue resolution.
• Support ongoing evaluation of vendor performance and pricing competitiveness.
• Manage and track service contracts, ensuring timely renewals and compliance with contract terms.
• Place purchase orders for Central Supply and ensure timely procurement and order accuracy.
• Monitor order status and delivery schedules, and resolve vendor discrepancies as needed.
• Conduct formulary reviews with the Clinical Operations Team to support standardization, product availability, and clinical alignment.
• Perform costing reviews to identify savings opportunities, evaluate alternatives, and optimize vendor pricing.
• Establish and maintain minimum and maximum stock levels for Central Supply to ensure availability and prevent overstock.
• Partner with clinics to review and maintain minimum and maximum levels for clinic-based supplies, adjusting them to reflect usage trends.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
• Collaborate with Finance and Operations teams on budgeting and cost-control initiatives.
• Maintain good attendance, punctuality, and the ability to work the full scheduled shift.
• Demonstrate respectful, professional behavior that supports a team-oriented work environment and HealthPoint’s mission and values.
• Attend required staff and in-service meetings and participate in agency committees and task force activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Extended Illness Time Away, eight paid holidays, three floating holidays, Compassion Time Away, and Opportunity Time Off for extended personal time away.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee wellness program.
• Voluntary benefits, including supplemental life, critical illness, accident, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Professional development, ongoing learning, and opportunities for career growth.

What This Job Offers

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