Sourcing Specialist I

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

 

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

 

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

The Sourcing Specialist I is a member of a dynamic team and acts as a professional liaison for the Supply Chain team, and other Fred Hutch departments. The role uses critical thinking skills to facilitate complex sourcing requests. This role will procure and source medical supplies to meet departmental needs and support departmental strategic sourcing initiatives.

• Facilitates the sourcing of medical supplies for Fred Hutch in collaboration with clinical end users, Fred Hutch Clinical Purchasing, Inventory and Logistics.
• Coordinates with customers to determine requirements for substitute or back ordered product.  Provide customers with alternate medical supply options and supports product substitutions. Helps manage back orders and supply chain issues as they arise.
• Reviews daily Vendor reports and takes appropriate action.
• Communicates with key vendors. Partners with vendors to ensure vendors meet service expectations.
• Helps determine preferred products and vendors by collecting and reviewing organizational preference and financial impact.
• Coordinates and proactively communicates with other members of the Supply Chain Department to ensure optimal service delivery levels are met.
• Prepares electronic requisitions that are procedurally  correct. Assures contract and/or specification compliance.
• Takes lead in sourcing new or urgently needed products/devices.
• Request DED’s as appropriate.
• Assist Sourcing Specialist II in coordinating with the end users for new product introductions, trials, and product conversions. Gather samples as required.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year of sourcing or 1 year of health care supply chain experience.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Specialized procurement and contract reviewing knowledge.
• Facilitation of special projects.
• Ability to operate with minimal supervision.

 

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

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The annual base salary range for this position is from $68,162.00 to $102,211.00 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).  

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.