Buyer and special payments specialist-temporary

Buyer and Special Payments Specialist - Temporary

This position is responsible for performing buying of goods and services through the submission and processing of requisitions or with a corporate credit card, special payments processing, and supplier management. This is a temporary position lasting approximately 9 months.

Estimated Hiring Range

$65,385.00 - $79,915.00

Bonus Target

Bonus - SIP Target, 5% Annual

Essential Responsibilities

• Goods & Services Buying: Review, approve, source, and process purchasing requests such as purchase requisitions and program specific purchasing initiatives in accordance with program guidelines and in compliance with Company purchasing policies and procedures.
• Special Payments Coordination: Facilitate special payments in coordination with the Accounts Payable group for strategic purchases, health benefit services, and other as needed atypical payment needs.
• Supplier Management: Obtain and update supplier information business information for Company systems.
• Communication and Collaboration: Work with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to facilitate procurement, contract, and record keeping processes.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of contracts, transactions, and supplier information.
• Encumbrance Maintenance: Reconcile purchase order, credit card, and contract encumbrances in the finance system.

Experience and/or Education Required

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in buying goods and services
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in direct customer service
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in processing purchase requisition to purchase order issuance

Preferred

• Minimum 3 years’ related experience in buying goods and services
• Experience within health care, managed care, or for organizations that serve vulnerable populations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• General knowledge of procurement, contract, purchase order, and encumbrance maintenance principles and procedures
• Basic understanding of software and technology contractual practices

Working Conditions

Work Environment(s): Indoor/Office

Member/Patient Facing: No

Hazards: May include, but not limited, to physical and ergonomic hazards.

Equipment: General office equipment

Travel: May include occasional required or optional travel outside of the workplace.

Benefits

We offer a strong Total Rewards Program including competitive pay, bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CareOregon is an equal opportunity employer.