Req #: 236638

Department: UW MEDICINE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Posting Date: 08/20/2024

Closing Info: Closes On 09/06/2024

Salary: $4,572 - $6,539 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)

UW Medicine Supply Chain Management - Procurement Services has an outstanding opportunity for a BUYER 3 .

WORK SCHEDULE

• 100% FTE, Days POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Procures equipment, supplies and services to meet departmental needs; to conduct highly complex and specialized purchasing projects involving unique services and/or technical commodities purchasing

• Utilizes a variety of procurement methods for multi-commodity purchase contracts and/or procurement of products with complex features.

• Coordinating with clients their requirements; drafting of technical specifications; recommending technical assistance; proposing standardization of goods when appropriate.

• Develops, and drafts contracts that are compliant with Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington and State of Washington rules and regulations. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION UW Medicine Supply Chain’s objective is to ensure our patient care experience is enhanced by delivering a robust foundation of services, operational and technical support, and the sharing of comprehensive, relevant, and highly specialized supply chain management expertise. This includes a primary focus on customer service, as well as maintaining appropriate levels of general, medical, and surgical supplies throughout each facility. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and/or recommends contract language to ensure vendor performance; reviewing all vendor contracts prior to forwarding to the Attorney General's Office

• Serves as a liaison between HMC departments and the Attorney General's Office for procurement contracts/agreements

• Advises clients of existing or potential policies and/or procedures that may affect their requisitions

• Makes regularly assigned visitations or participating as required in departmental presentations aimed at increasing communication/education goals

• Locates, contacts and interviews both via telephone and by personal visits potential vendors

• Solicits vendor response by approved, procedural methods for specific competitive acquisitions

• Analyzes bids for multi-commodity purchase contracts and/or procurement of products with complex features

• Researches existing contracts, i.e. Harborview, University of Washington, State of Washington, Novation, for applicability.

• Exhibits a willingness to handle a fair share of the departmental workload as identified by management; participate as required in back-up and fill-in plans; assume the responsibility of the Assistant Manager as required.

• Surveys and analyzes procedures and purchasing processes; prepare findings, report and recommend improvements to management.

• Participating in routine departmental operations in a timely and productive manner, i.e. management reports, public bid openings, contract maintenance.

• Adds to knowledge of business law and related subjects: develop specific knowledge of State, University and HMC departmental policies and procedures. REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Three years of experience as a professional buyer AND either an Associate of Arts Degree in purchasing management or a Bachelor’s Degree; OR equivalent combination of work experience and college level training. ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/harborview-medical-center) Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. UW Medicine – Where your Impact Goes Further UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.