At Umpqua Health, we're more than just a healthcare organization; we're a community-driven Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) committed to improving the health and well-being of individuals and families throughout our region. Our comprehensive services include primary care, specialty care, behavioral health services, and care coordination to ensure our members receive holistic, integrated healthcare. Our collaborative approach fosters a supportive environment where every team member plays a vital role in our mission to provide accessible, high-quality healthcare services. From preventative care to managing chronic conditions, we're dedicated to empowering healthier lives and building a stronger, healthier community together.

Your Impact:

• Purchase all supply and asset requests from Umpqua Health and all its subsidiaries.
• Ensure all purchases are made using one standardized procedure.
• Ensure all purchases follow the guidelines provided in Financial Authority Matrix and the internal department budget.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors. Negotiate and track all vendor contracts for best pricing/discounts for the organization.
• Establish, track, and maintain all internal inventory levels for commonly used office supplies and specialized company logo merchandise.
• Provide the Finance department with all necessary documentation/approvals needed to process invoices.
• Research and participate in vendor rewards programs especially for recycled or outdated equipment.
• Reconcile all equipment and asset inventory activity i.e., department usage, locations, additions, and disposals.
• Track all storage usage needs.
• Responsible for solving all vendor disputes and returns.
• Process Change Orders for cost allocation to appropriate departments.
• Participate in collaborative capital expenditure projects with all departments.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality.
• Comply with organization’s internal policies and procedures, Code of Conduct, Compliance Plan, along with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Developing policies, procedures, and controls to ensure the integrity of the financial controls.

• A minimum 2 years of purchasing experience or relevant experience in the field.
• 2-year degree in accounting or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of purchasing experience in a healthcare setting highly desired.
• A solid understanding of GAAP, accounting policies, practices, and systems highly desired.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures used within the purchasing industry.
• No suspension/exclusion/debarment from participation in federal health care programs (e.g. Medicare/Medicaid).
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office suite.

Umpqua Health is an equal opportunity employer that embraces individuals from all backgrounds. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, ensuring that all employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and the needs of the business. Our dedication to fairness and equality extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, training, promotion, and compensation, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.