Buyer

Company: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Location: Cowiche
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Join our Procurement team at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic as a Buyer!

This position procures supplies, services, and equipment for assigned customer groups. Coordinates purchases, maintains and enhances procurement processes and systems, and identifies cost-effective solutions.

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job - we are a community committed to the well-being of our members.

We've transformed into a leading community health center. With 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Explore our short clips, " WE are Yakima - WE are Family " and " YVFWC - And then we grew ," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization.

Position Highlights:

• $24.28-$29.74 DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
  
• 100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine
  
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
  
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
  
  What You'll Do:
  
  • In collaboration with the requesting departments, source supplies, services and equipment that meet the requirements of the department while also optimizing pricing and supply chain requirements.
    
  • Manage purchase requests over the identified limit to ensure multiple bids are obtained.
    
  • Negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best quality, price, and delivery scheduling for approved expenditures.
    
  • Follow established procurement policies, procedures, and practices.
    
  • Attend planning meetings related to projects. Coordinates purchasing and installation of new equipment. Verifies inventory control labeling and correct location of equipment.
    
  • Maintain a procurement management system that efficiently processes requests, issues purchase orders, organizes receipt of goods information, and maintains stocked item distribution in conjunction with the Accounting Department to ensure accurate accounting.
    
  • Research purchasing information, generate reports, and present information as requested by leadership.
    
  • Implement changes to support process improvements, corporate projects, and the organizational goals of YVFWC.
    
  • Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement departmental policies, and reporting.
    
  • Oversees the maintenance Work Order for equipment repair and maintenance for the organization.
    
  • Provides Recommendations for equipment repair and replacement.
    
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
    
    Qualifications
    
    • High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
      
    • Three years' experience in materials or project management, two of which are in purchasing.
      
    • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high-quality results on time.
      
    • Strong analytical and decision-making skills to be able to assess an issue and recommend solutions.
      
    • Effective verbal, written and listening communication skills with individuals and groups.
      
    • Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and ERP systems.
      
      Our Mission Statement
      
      "Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being."
      
      Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
      
      Contact us at jobs@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity! Associated topics: buyer, display, inventory, merchandise, purchase, ship, shipment, store, supplier, supply chain

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