You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Days Schedule: Days

Position Summary

The Senior Purchasing Agent is responsible for promotes the most effective use of medical center funds in the acquisitioning of assigned commodities and services while maintaining product standardization, contract compliance and best product pricing. He/she evaluates market conditions and trends and plans specific short and long-range commodity objectives. Work situations are varied, ranging from general interaction with staff to independent decision-making. Major decisions are subject to the review and approval of the Director. This position requires organization, prioritization, data analysis and the use of discretion and good judgment in decision-making. Internal interactions with staff and management require developing rapport and problem solving. This position represents MultiCare to external contacts such as vendors, manufacturers, distributors, etc.

Requirements

• Associate Degree or Bachelors Degree in business or related field preferred
• Minimum one (1) year experience in receiving or distribution
• Current Washington State Drivers License; and proof of a safe driving record (which meets established MHS Standards) obtained by a motor vehicle report from the appropriate state

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration and Kindness. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

• Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our caregivers
• Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve
• Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system
• Employee-centric: Named Forbes “America’s Best Employers by State” in 2023
• Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row
• Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities
• Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $34.12 - $49.10 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.