Assistant Buyer

EvergreenHealth; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Free parking

Commuter benefits

Job summary

EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA is hiring for a Purchasing Assistant to support the Purchasing Department with ordering, returns and back-orders, and to provide essential administrative and customer service support.

The role involves processing routine orders, checking order status, handling back-orders, and maintaining purchase order and contract files. Candidates should have 3 years of administrative experience and purchasing knowledge.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Purchasing knowledge

Independent work

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wage Range: $23.72 - $37.95 per hour

Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.

Job Summary

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.

Primary Duties

• 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.

License, Certification, Education or Experience

REQUIRED for the position

• 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

DESIRED for the position

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

Benefit Information

Choices that care for you and your family

At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• 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