Buyer - Purchasing (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Medical Center; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-premium medical plan

Vision insurance

Prescription and dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Generous PTO

Extended Sick Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center in Northern California seeking a Buyer to procure goods and services for all departments. The Buyer will ensure transactions adhere to Enloe policies, procedures, and legal requirements while supporting department needs with integrity.

The role requires strong communication and teamwork, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a customer-service mindset to maintain high standards of procurement service.

Qualifications

• AA in business, healthcare, supply chain, or related field or 1 year procurement-related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
• Healthcare procurement experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Procure goods and services for all Enloe Medical Center departments.
• Ensure transactions comply with policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with departments to identify needs and maintain procurement integrity.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Associate’s degree in business, healthcare, supply chain, or related field

Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ENL Purchasing Department Compensation range: $25.93 - $35.01 Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience Shift: Day Shift length: Days off: Fixed If fixed, days off: Saturday & Sunday Hours per pay period: 80

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families-care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Buyer is responsible for the procurement of goods and services for all assigned Enloe Medical Center departments. The Buyer shall ensure that all procurement transactions comply with the policies and procedures of Enloe Medical Center and the Enloe Purchasing Department. The Buyer will ensure that all procurement transactions are completed legally, ethically, and within the best interests of Enloe Medical Center.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE

• Minimum: Associate’s degree (AA) in business, healthcare, supply chain, or related field OR one (1) year procurement-related work experience or clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
• Desired: Bachelor’s degree or higher Computer experience using spreadsheet, word processing and database Prior healthcare procurement experience

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES

• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with strong customer service emphasis.
• Ability to work as a team member with Departmental and Medical Center staff to complete desired goals and objectives.
• Ability to identify customers’ needs and work with others to develop solutions to satisfy those needs without compromising the integrity of the procurement process.
• Must have the ability to operate a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Shall possess a professional attitude that promotes and enhances a positive image of the Department and Medical Center.
• Working knowledge of medical supplies and terminology preferred.
• Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance Prescription and dental group insurance Retirement with employer match Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned Extended Sick Leave Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care Employee Assistance Program Educational Assistance Please visit the employee benefits page at http://www.enloe.org/benefits to get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email [e-mail] to receive a full summary of benefits.

A proud nonprofit health system, Enloe Health has served the people of the North State for more than 110 years. At Enloe, every employee, staff member and volunteer is a caregiver. No matter our role, each of us is here for our patients. Enloe values our workforce and is proud to be recognized as an excellent employer.