Buyer - (Vancouver, WA)

position summary: Buyer - Vancouver, WA This is a contract role expected to last thirteen weeks with a possibility of extending. Buyer - Position duties: Responsible for purchasing all supplies for assigned areas within established authorization parameters,may include capital and general purchase orders. Generates and confirms purchase orders, monitors contract pricing for each order and coordinates to assure timely invoice resolution. Orders and expidites orders for supplies, equipment and services. Assists departments through purchasing processes. Monitors PeaceHealth contracts, selects preferred vendors and coordinates paperwork to assure timely payment of invoices. Resolves pricing discreptencies as they arise. Coordinates and expidites product returns, completes appropriate paperwork for tracking of issue. Coordinates product recalls, addresses product safety concerns and maintains documentation to meet FDA requirements. Communicates with customers in a timely fashion on supply issues.