DSHS FTAA Procurement & Supply Support Specialist 2

Washington State Health Care Authority; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% premium pay for King County on-site

Free ORCA card for transportation

Additional 5% premium for on-site work

Job summary

DSHS is seeking a Procurement & Supply Specialist 2 to manage on-site procurement and dietary warehouse operations at Fircrest RHC in Shoreline, WA. You will handle purchasing, receiving, stocking, and distribution, maintaining accurate records to support residents and staff.

Four+ years of purchasing experience and a relevant degree are required; associate degree with two years' purchasing experience is acceptable. This role emphasizes reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience as a purchasing professional.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, procurement, logistics, supply management or closely allied field.
• Associate degree with two years of purchasing experience acceptable per alternate paths.

Responsibilities

• Performs procurement, warehousing, and distribution functions of consumable dietary products and supplies.
• Receive deliveries, verify quantity and quality, and coordinate distribution across the facility.
• Complete cycle counts and other inventory activities.
• Communicate with vendors and staff to resolve issues with orders or deliveries.
• Maintain purchasing records, input receipts, and forward docs for payments.
• Keep warehouse areas clean, organized, and safely stocked.
• Provide excellent customer service to staff and residents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement

Warehousing

Vendor communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, procurement, logistics, supply management or closely allied field

Associate of Arts Degree in Purchasing Management, Business Administration or closely allied field

Job description

DSHS FTAA Procurement & Supply Specialist 2

We have an on-site opportunity for you to join our team warehousing team at Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center in Shoreline, WA. This position plans, coordinates, and performs procurement of services, supplies, materials, parts and equipment to support the dietary warehouse and other warehouse operations in accordance with state laws, agency policies and procedures, and requirements. This position is a great opportunity for someone with experience in procurement and warehouse operations and requires 100% onsite work.

This position is responsible for managing daily dietary warehouse operations, ordering perishable food and supplies according to department guidelines, receiving food deliveries, stocking products, pulling orders, conducting inventory counts, managing inventory records, and ensuring products are organized and distributed to the kitchen in a timely manner. This is a hands‑on, detail-focused role that supports the daily needs of the people who live and work at the facility.

This is a great opportunity to build hands‑on experience in inventory and warehouse operations while supporting the day‑to‑day needs of Fircrest RHC. You’ll work as part of a supportive team that helps ensure essential goods and supplies are available where and when they are needed to support facility operations and the people we serve.

Additional Information:

• King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use
• Opportunities performed on‑site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary
  

Some of what you’ll do:

• Performs procurement, warehousing, and distribution functions of consumable dietary products and supplies in accordance with state laws, agency policies and procedures, and requirements
• Receive deliveries, verify quantity and quality of items, and coordinate distribution of items across the facility
• Complete cycle counts and other assigned inventory activities
• Communicate with vendors and staff to resolve any issues with orders or deliveries
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, inputs receipts, and forwards documentation to the fiscal office for timely vendor payments
• Keep warehouse areas clean, organized, and safely stocked
• Provide excellent customer service to staff and residents
• Perform other duties as assigned

What we’re looking for:

• Four or more years of experience as a purchasing professional;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, procurement, logistics, supply management or closely allied field;

OR

• An Associate of Arts Degree in Purchasing Management, Business Administration or closely allied field AND two years of full‑time purchasing experience

OR

• Two years of experience as a Procurement and Supply Specialist 1.
• Full‑time experience as a purchasing professional will substitute on a year‑for‑year basis.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver’s license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

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