Get to know Summit Pacific Medical Center:

Your trusted partner in Health and Wellness, Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. Our vision is “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.” Our hospital is unique due to its size and accessibility. We pride ourselves on our ability to give patients quick access to a provider.

• Critical Access Hospital
• 24/7 Emergency Department
• Level II Cardiac Center
• Level III Stroke Center
• Level IV Trauma Care

To learn more about Summit Pacific, visit www.summitpacificmedicalcenter.org

Pay Range (depending on experience):

$20.68 - $28.86

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Job Summary

Under the direction of the Supply Chain Manager and Supervisor, the Central Supply Buyer is responsible for the procurement and management of medical and operational supplies across Summit Pacific Medical Center. This role oversees perpetual, par, and periodic inventories, processes departmental supply requisitions, and ensures timely, compliant, and cost-effective purchasing. The Buyer supports supply chain continuity and clinical operations by leveraging Workday ERP for inventory tracking, vendor coordination, and purchasing workflows. This position also identifies opportunities for process improvement and contributes to system upgrades and data integrity.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Essential job functions are marked with an asterisk.

*Procures formulary and approved items as delegated, using Workday requisition workflows and punchout integrations (e.g., Amazon). *Ensures purchases comply with GPO contracts, public district policies, and regulatory requirements. *Partners with Accounts Payable to verify proper coding, pricing, and prompt payment of approved orders. *Manages product returns, recalls, exchanges, and backorders; communicates updates to relevant staff. *Anticipates supply needs and proactively informs Manager, Supervisor, Inventory Control Coordinator, and internal customers of potential interruptions. *Monitors additions, deletions, and changes to PAR locations and main stores; collaborates with departments during product conversions. *Supports inventory management efforts in coordination with Inventory Control Specialists. *Assists with freight check-in, department transfers, and stocking activities as needed. *Assists in maintaining Workday ERP system, including item master data and supply templates. *Creates and edits department supply templates in partnership with clinical leaders to ensure supply needs are met. *Supports future ERP buildouts and data conversions in collaboration with the Supply Chain Manager and IT teams. *Identifies and recommends process improvement opportunities within supply chain workflows. *Makes informed decisions regarding supply shortages and recommends solutions based on data analysis. May lead tasks or projects on behalf of the Supervisor or as directed by management. Assists in the development and refinement of departmental policies and procedures. Collaborates with the Supply Chain Manager on vendor setup and account maintenance. *Performs other essential duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Organizational Responsibilities

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to support the Summit Pacific Medical Center mission, vision and values; comply with SPMC policies and procedures; and conduct themselves in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner always.

Required Education and Experience

• 1–2 years of supply chain, purchasing, or inventory experience required
• 1–2 years of experience using Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, required
• Experience in a healthcare or clinical setting strongly preferred
• Associate’s degree in business, supply chain, healthcare administration, or related field preferred
• CMRP certification preferred but not required
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations

• N/A

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and data analysis tools Experience with Workday or similar ERP systems High attention to detail and accuracy Strong communication skills across clinical and non-clinical teams Understanding of clinical product usage and its impact on purchasing decisions Critical thinking and problem-solving in supply-sensitive environments

Work Shift:

SVC Contract 8 hour shifts in a 40 hour work week

Working Location:

Elma, Washington

Benefits:

Our uniquely designed benefits are here to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security!

We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Benefits offered by SPMC:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental (including Orthodontia)
• Vision
• Healthcare FSA and daycare FSA
• Daycare subsidized benefit
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement
• 457 retirement account for additional funds
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Smoking Cessation Assistance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Committees to participate in such as Spirit Team
• Beautiful on-site gym for employees
• Instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps
• Walking trails on site

Additional Information:

• Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding nonprofit public hospital district serving east Grays Harbor County, Washington. Founded in 1982, Summit Pacific now operates three locations comprised of a critical access hospital, primary care clinics, an urgent care clinic and range of ancillary and specialty services.
• Far enough to have privacy and enjoy the small-town lifestyle, yet close enough to have the benefits of the city. There are many year-round recreational activities in and around Grays Harbor such as:
• Hiking/ walking trails – whether you’re looking for short easy walking trails or long hikes you can find many trails located either on site or just miles from Summit Pacific. There are many great hiking trails about an hour away at the Quinault Rainforest which is also the home of some of the largest trees in the world!
• Kayaking – There are many areas that are easily accessible and have beautiful views.
• Nature viewing – Multiple whale watching towers and tours, state parks, Olympic Game Farm (where you can feed the animals straight from your car)
• Fishing & Hunting – If you’re looking for areas to hunt/ fish or looking for guided tours this is a great area! Westport is just 42 miles away with many opportunities to catch or buy fresh fish off the docks!
• Other activities – Multiple museums, winery, arcades, rentable mopeds, Seabrook (vacation beach town), many areas to surf for experienced surfers and surfing lessons for those who want to learn.
• Nearby colleges – Grays Harbor College is a community college located in Aberdeen with other community colleges located in surrounding areas, as well as some state colleges and universities in other areas of WA state.

Summit Pacific Medical Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer that is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, and status as a covered veteran. This policy covers admission and access to, and participation in, treatment and employment in the hospital’s programs, activities, services, and employment.

This organization participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a service that verifies authorization to work in the U.S. through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Social Security (SSA). For further information on E-Verify contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.