Senior Buyer at Northwest Kidney Centers – Seatac, Washington
Northwest Kidney Centers
Seatac, Washington, 98148, United States
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Position Title: Senior Buyer
Description
Description
Northwest Kidney Centers seeks a Senior Buyer to support the Supply Chain team in a full-time, on-site position (Burien, WA).
Shift:Full-time, Monday-Friday, On-site.
Purpose
The Senior Buyer reports to the Supply Chain Director and is responsible for all purchasing activities to include sourcing of good and supplies, equipment and vendor management. Additionally this position will be responsible for the coordination and oversight of the Shipping and Receiving Clerk daily activities.
Duties
1. Develop, lead and execute purchasing and receiving strategies and assists Supply Chain leadership in the adherence of standards of practice.
2. Track, analyze and report department purchasing needs and practices so as to aid in the reduction of expenses and improve operational effectiveness. Reviews supply, equipment and service sources and advises managers and supervisors on purchasing matters.
3. Partner with stakeholders, business partners and vendor so NKC can access and utilize designated Group Purchasing contracts and locally negotiated contracts for purchasing compliance; purchases supplies, equipment and services; and is responsible for maintaining vendor books, files and catalogs.
4. Coordinates and/or performs Supply Chain troubleshooting and expediting functions; and is responsible for communications with department heads, Supply Chain Leadership, and other personnel.
5. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Production Supervisor and Warehouse Supervisor.
6. Oversee incoming and outgoing supply activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness and condition of shipments. Performs relief assignments and collaborates with Supply Chain Leadership in developing and maintaining the MMIS for data integrity, inventory planning and purchasing fields.
7. Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be required and provides staff guidance on industry and operational standards.
8. Work collaboratively with customer and business partners and business office for productive and cost effective procurement methods that are in compliance with standard accounting principles.
Supervision and Coordination
This position is responsible for coordinating purchasing and receiving programs with other NKC personnel. This applies to employees and supervisors in other departments, dialysis facilities and affiliated organizations, and the Northwest Kidney Centers Foundation. May provide department oversight in absence of warehouse manager or other leadership.
Requirements
The Senior Buyer should have a 4 year college degree pertaining to business, purchasing or Supply Chain management and a minimum of 2 years department oversight experience with shipping and receiving. Additionally this candidate should have the equivalent of two years previous buying and purchasing experience, preferably in healthcare.
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Benefit offerings for eligible employees (.6-1.0 FTE):
- Choice of 3 medical insurance plans:Premera Blue Cross (HDHP, Low Option PPO, High Option PPO)
- Delta Dental& Vision Services Plan
- 401 Retirement Plan, Employer Match dollar for dollar up to 4% of your wages and an additional 1% Discretionary Match
- Disability benefits: Short-term & Long-term Plans
- Life & AD&D Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement of up to $4,000 annually
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Scholarship Program
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- 100% employer subsidized Commute/Transit Benefits available
- Paid Time Off (PTO) includes personal time off and holidays. Employees may earn up to 192 hours of PTO in their first year.
- Paid Sick Time (PST) - Employees will earn 1 hour for every 30 eligible hours of work.
Founded in 1962 as the worlds first outpatient dialysis provider, Northwest Kidney Centers operates 19 dialysis clinics across the Puget Sound region in addition to hospital-based services and a large home-based dialysis program. We are a not-for-profit, community-based organization and consistently rank among the top dialysis providers in the United States in quality of care, patient outcomes and transplant rates.
At Northwest Kidney Centers, teamwork, integrity, respect, excellence and stewardship guide our approach to how we work. We differentiate ourselves by our patient centered approach and active commitment to advancing kidney research and dialysis innovation. Key to our success is the compassion and expertise of our dedicated team of staff that care for those we serve.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Northwest Kidney Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. NKC will not engage in or tolerate any discrimination in the workplace prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Specifically, no employee will be discriminated against on the basis of their race (including physical characteristics historically associated with race, such as hairstyle or hair type), sex/gender, religion/creed, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, genetics/genetic markers, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Northwest Kidney Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. NKC will not engage in or tolerate any discrimination in the workplace prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Specifically, no employee will be discriminated against on the basis of their race (including physical characteristics historically associated with race, such as hairstyle or hair type), sex/gender, religion/creed, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, genetics/genetic markers, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Preboarding Requirements:At Northwest Kidney Centers, we are committed to maintaining a safe work environment for all employees and patients. As part of our hiring process, we conduct pre-employment background checks, drug screenings (we do not test for THC), employment verification and references, which are contingent to be hired on with NKC. These checks ensure we are in compliance with regulatory requirements and uphold our standards of safety, excellence, stewardship, and integrity. We value transparency and respect your privacy; any information obtained during these screenings will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. Should you have any questions regarding this process, please feel free to reach out to our People Team.
Please note: To protect our vulnerable patient population and our workforce, NKC strongly encourages all staff to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Seatac, Washington, 98148, United States
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