Senior Buyer - Procurement - Remote
Posted 2026-05-05Senior Buyer - Remote. This position is open to candidates residing in Oregon, Washington or California.
One Supply Chain Management (OSCM) is the name adopted to reflect the Providence employees who work throughout Providence Health and Services in supply chain services and systems to support our ministries and operations in all regions from Alaska to California. OSCM's objective is to ensure our core strategy, One Ministry Committed to Excellence, is enhanced along with the overall patient care experience (know me, care for me, ease my way) by delivering a robust foundation of Strategic services, operational and technical support, and the sharing of comprehensive, relevant, and highly specialized supply chain management expertise.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Supply Chain Management and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree, Or
- Coursework/Training: 4 years college coursework with emphasis in Business Administration., Or Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- 4 years experience in the acquisition of healthcare supplies, service, and equipment.
- 2 years experience in using a materials management information system.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Upon hire: Certification from a nationally recognized purchasing firm i.e., Institute of Supply Management (ISM), Association of HealthCare Materials Management (AHRMM)
- 2 years experience in inventory control using an auto–replenishment system.
- Contract negotiation experience.
Salary Range by Location:
California: Humboldt: Min: $33.05, Max: $51.30
California: All Northern California - Except Humboldt: Min: $37.08, Max: $57.56
California: All Southern California - Except Bakersfield: Min: $33.05, Max: $51.30
California: Bakersfield: Min: $31.71, Max: $49.22
Oregon: Non-Portland Service Area: Min: $29.56, Max: $45.88
Oregon: Portland Service Area: Min: $31.71, Max: $49.22
Washington: Western - Except Tukwila: Min: $33.05, Max: $51.30
Washington: Southwest - Olympia, Centralia & Below: Min: $31.71, Max: $49.22
Washington: Tukwila: Min: $33.05, Max: $51.30
Washington: Eastern: Min: $28.21, Max: $43.80
Washington: South Eastern: Min: $29.56, Max: $45.88
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed 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.
Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.
About Company
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.