$2,500 Sign-On Bonus* We have an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Assistant within our Materials Management department at Bloodworks Northwest. Principal responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to: Work independently providing administrative support to the Materials Manager, Buyers, and Inventory Analyst. Provide advance notice of pending capital purchases to departments and assigned buyers including all required forms and documentation. Maintain critical/qualified vendor electronic and hard copy files. Maintain hard copy general vendor files. Maintain departmental material data sheet (MDS) files Serve as point person for assigned vendors where additional hands on administration is required. Maintain records for current Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) / Vendor affiliations and GPO pricing. Maintain Materials Management training records. Assist in the maintenance of computerized catalogs for departments. Notify appropriate departments of product recalls. Maintain records of recall outcomes. Provide data-entry, and assist in the reconciliation of month-end warehouse and department site inventories. Assist Buyers on behalf of absent Buyer as required. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: High school graduate or G.E.D. In addition, 1-2 years experience providing administrative support to management and professional personnel. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains software (preferred). Specific job skills include, but are not limited to: Must be highly organized, able to multi-task and work under pressure to consistently meet established deadlines and service goals. Highly customer service oriented. Possess good technical writing skills. Outstanding telephone customer service skills. Ability to work under stress and handle interaction with vendors and Bloodworks employees in various departments and of varying levels of responsibility using judgment, tact and diplomacy. Must be able to work effectively in a team environment. Ability to work independently without continuous direct supervision. Strong attention to detail. Functional proficiency with MS Office applications. Working conditions include: Position requires extensive close work, extensive computer monitor work (continuous), and extended hours (rare). Work can be performed in an office environment. Ability to work scheduled holidays and weekends is required. As this position has indirect responsibility to patients, incumbent should be prepared to work extended hours and/or possibly at a different location during periods of inclement weather. Refer to Human Resources policy or management for more information. This position has indirect exposure to blood borne pathogens. Telecommuting ability is a frequent condition of this role. Effective 10/17/21, full vaccination against COVID-19 (defined as two weeks after receiving final vaccine dose), or approved medical or religious exemption to the vaccine, is a condition of this role. Candidates must reside in Washington State or Oregon in order to be considered. We Offer Competitive Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Educational Reimbursement, Transit Subsidy, Gym Membership Discounts, and more. Conditions Apply*