Purchasing Agent

HealthPoint (CHC); Kent (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan with employer 1

Paid time off

Job summary

HealthPoint CHC is seeking a Purchasing Agent to manage procurement activities and vendor relationships supporting clinical and administrative operations. You will oversee PO placement, vendor management, contract maintenance, formulary alignment, and cost-control initiatives.

Responsibilities include maintaining vendor relations, tracking contracts, placing POs, monitoring deliveries, and conducting cost reviews to optimize pricing and stock levels across Central Supply and clinics.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Two or more years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, procurement, or related field; healthcare supply chain preferred.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across clinical and administrative teams.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills; ability to read and interpret business documents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with existing vendors to ensure service quality and contract compliance.
• Manage and track service contracts and renewals; ensure terms are met.
• Place purchase orders for Central Supply; ensure timely procurement and order accuracy.
• Monitor order status and delivery schedules; resolve discrepancies with vendors.
• Conduct formulary reviews with Clinical Operations Team to ensure standardization and clinical alignment.
• Perform costing reviews to identify savings opportunities and optimize pricing.
• Establish and maintain min/max stock levels for Central Supply and clinics.
• Collaborate with Finance and Operations to support budgeting and cost-control initiatives.

Skills

Vendor management

Cost control

Procurement

Excel

ERP systems

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Procurement software

PO management software

Job description

Pay Range: $24.17 - $35.53

Would you like to have a career that makes a daily difference in people's lives? Do you want to be part of a caring, respectful, diverse community? If you answered yes to these questions, keep reading!

HealthPoint is a community-based, community-supported and community-governed network of non-profit health centers dedicated to providing expert, high-quality care to all who need it, regardless of circumstances. Founded in 1971, we believe that the quality of your health care should not depend on how much money you make, what language you speak or what your health is, because everyone deserves great care.

The posted compensation reflects the full pay range for the position. Individual offers are based on job requirements, candidate qualifications, including relevant skills and experience, applicable education, and internal equity.

Position Summary:

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for managing procurement activities and vendor relationships to ensure the reliable supply of goods and services that support HealthPoint's clinical and administrative operations. This role oversees purchase order placement, vendor management, service contract maintenance, formulary alignment, and cost-control initiatives. The Purchasing Agent collaborates closely with the Clinical Operations Team to maintain formularies, monitor inventory levels, and support cost-effective purchasing decisions.

Your contribution to the team includes:

• 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 existing service contracts, ensuring timely renewals and compliance with terms.
• Place purchase orders (POs) for Central Supply, ensuring timely procurement and accuracy of orders.
• Monitor order status, delivery schedules, and resolve discrepancies with vendors as needed.
• Conduct formulary reviews in collaboration with the Clinical Operations Team to ensure standardization, product availability, and clinical alignment.
• Perform costing reviews to identify savings opportunities, evaluate alternatives, and optimize vendor pricing.
• Establish and maintain minimum/maximum stock levels for Central Supply to ensure availability and prevent overstock.
• Partner with clinics to review and maintain min/max levels for clinic-based supplies, adjusting as needed to reflect usage trends.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
• Collaborate with Finance and Operations teams to support budgeting and cost-control initiatives.
• Maintain good attendance, is punctual and works full scheduled shift is a condition of employment.
• Demonstrate respectful, professional and appropriate behavior that supports a teamoriented work environment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, core values and goals of HealthPoint and its healthcare delivery including the ability to integrate values of justice, respect, compassion, excellence and stewardship into appropriate programs and services.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service meetings and participate in agency committees and task force activities as required.

Must have’s you’ll need to be successful:

• High school diploma required Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred. Two (2) or more years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, procurement, or related field, and experience in healthcare supply chain preferred or equivalent combination of education or experience.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across clinical and administrative teams. Strong vendor management and negotiation skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures/reports/documents, or 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. The ability to define problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction. Constructive thinking and alternative shortto long-term solutions must be considered. Action plans must be developed and implemented.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and purchasing/ERP systems.

HealthPoint is committed to offering all employees a competitive compensation package, including benefits and several other perks.

At HealthPoint, you'll find more than a job - you'll find meaningful work that strengthens the health of the communities we serve across King County. We're proud to invest in our employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth.

Benefits-eligible employees enjoy:

Comprehensive health coverage

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents, plus HSA and FSA options.

• Financial wellbeing – Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, disability coverage, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer match.
• Time to recharge – Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Extended Illness Time Away, eight (8) paid holidays, three (3) floating holidays, Compassion Time Away, and Opportunity Time Off for extended personal time away to rest and recharge.
• Well-being resources – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), employee wellness program, and access to voluntary benefits including supplemental life, critical illness, accident, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Career development – Professional development, ongoing learning, and opportunities for career growth within a mission-driven organization.

Join a team that is committed to improving health equity while making a lasting difference in the lives of our patients, our communities, and one another.

Immunization Requirements

As a condition of employment, all new hires must provide proof of required vaccination and/or immunity for:

• COVID-19 - HealthPoint does not accept the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine as proof of vaccination. Individuals who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine must provide documentation of an alternate COVID-19 vaccine or vaccine series.
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
• Varicella
• Annual Influenza
• TB QuantiFERON Gold titer draw

Employees working in a HealthPoint clinic must also provide proof of:

• Tdap vaccination (within the last 10 years)
• Hepatitis B vaccination (for clinical positions with potential exposure to blood or bloodborne pathogens)

Documentation must be provided before your start date. If you are unable to provide documentation, HealthPoint can provide required vaccinations or immunity titers at no cost.

To learn more about HealthPoint, go to www.healthpointchc.org! #practiceyourpassion

It is the policy of HealthPoint to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, because of sensory, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity or any other factor protected by local, state or federal law, and to prohibit harassment or retaliation based on any of these factors.