Inventory Purchasing Specialist III
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Logistics & Planning
Posted on January 9, 2025
Salary
$76,107.20 - $96,491.20 Annually
Location
Multiple jail facilities in King County, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2024AO23453
Department
DPH - Public Health
Division
Jail Health Services
Opening Date
01/07/2025
Closing Date
1/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
T2F : L117-JUA
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
The Jail Health Services division is hiring for an Inventory Purchasing Specialist III position. The Jail Health Services supply team is a sub section of Operations. They purchase, manage, and stock all medical and office supplies for our division. They also manage invoices, reimbursements, licensing and more.
The responsibilities of this classification include purchasing specialized inventory and non-stock items, providing cost analysis, and recommending strategies for finding alternative sources. Incumbents in this classification function as leads and provide training for co-workers. This is the third level within a three-level inventory purchasing classification series. This classification is distinguished from the other levels because incumbents work independently; make stocking and buying decisions within applicable federal, Washington State and local laws and regulations; and have advanced buying and alternative sourcing knowledge. Incumbents may direct the work of others.
JHS provides needed health and social services to the incarcerated population located in the King County jails - King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) in Seattle, WA and Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) in Kent, WA. The primary services we provide include medical, dental, mental health, social and release planning services, treatment of substance use disorders, and pharmaceutical services. We care about the patients we serve and their health outcomes. Our division includes over 250 employees and an annual budget of over $60 million.
The purpose of JHS is to assure that high-quality health and human services are available to the incarcerated population in the King County adult correctional facilities: the King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) in Seattle and the Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) in Kent. The JHS vision is Opening doors to healthier, happier lives, and the mission is To assess and stabilize serious health problems for the detained population of the King County Correctional Facility and the Maleng Regional Justice Center with a focus on transition from jail.
Staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year, JHS provides a broad range of health care to all individuals booked into the jails. For patients with serious mental health or medical conditions, special housing units (psychiatric and infirmary) along with a higher level of services and medical monitoring are provided. Since the patient population varies both in numbers as well as in acuity of health conditions, staffing is adapted and flexed to meet the constantly changing needs of the population.
JHS staff manage the complex health needs of underserved populations many of whom come to the facility without access to care in the community and with decompensated acute and chronic health conditions.
Commitment To Equity and Social Justice
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
Work Schedule
The work schedule for this lead position will be Sunday through Thursday with hours primarily being on day shift (7:00am - 3:30pm). Alternate work hours may be negotiable. Some evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required depending on operational needs. This position may allow for up to two days per week telecommuting for administrative tasks, dependent on front line supply duty coverage and completion of training.
Work Location
King County Correctional Facility - 500 5th Ave. Seattle, WA 98104
*Paid parking is available on-site at $20/day (Monday-Friday) and $7/day (Saturday-Sunday)*
Desired:
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Who May Apply
Open to all applicants
Application Process
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
Necessary Special Requirements
Union Membership
Local 117
Contact
For more information about the application process please contact Alexis Owens at Alowens@kingcounty.gov
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
$76,107.20 - $96,491.20 Annually
Location
Multiple jail facilities in King County, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2024AO23453
Department
DPH - Public Health
Division
Jail Health Services
Opening Date
01/07/2025
Closing Date
1/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
T2F : L117-JUA
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Summary
The Jail Health Services division is hiring for an Inventory Purchasing Specialist III position. The Jail Health Services supply team is a sub section of Operations. They purchase, manage, and stock all medical and office supplies for our division. They also manage invoices, reimbursements, licensing and more.
The responsibilities of this classification include purchasing specialized inventory and non-stock items, providing cost analysis, and recommending strategies for finding alternative sources. Incumbents in this classification function as leads and provide training for co-workers. This is the third level within a three-level inventory purchasing classification series. This classification is distinguished from the other levels because incumbents work independently; make stocking and buying decisions within applicable federal, Washington State and local laws and regulations; and have advanced buying and alternative sourcing knowledge. Incumbents may direct the work of others.
JHS provides needed health and social services to the incarcerated population located in the King County jails - King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) in Seattle, WA and Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) in Kent, WA. The primary services we provide include medical, dental, mental health, social and release planning services, treatment of substance use disorders, and pharmaceutical services. We care about the patients we serve and their health outcomes. Our division includes over 250 employees and an annual budget of over $60 million.
The purpose of JHS is to assure that high-quality health and human services are available to the incarcerated population in the King County adult correctional facilities: the King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) in Seattle and the Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) in Kent. The JHS vision is Opening doors to healthier, happier lives, and the mission is To assess and stabilize serious health problems for the detained population of the King County Correctional Facility and the Maleng Regional Justice Center with a focus on transition from jail.
Staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year, JHS provides a broad range of health care to all individuals booked into the jails. For patients with serious mental health or medical conditions, special housing units (psychiatric and infirmary) along with a higher level of services and medical monitoring are provided. Since the patient population varies both in numbers as well as in acuity of health conditions, staffing is adapted and flexed to meet the constantly changing needs of the population.
JHS staff manage the complex health needs of underserved populations many of whom come to the facility without access to care in the community and with decompensated acute and chronic health conditions.
Commitment To Equity and Social Justice
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
Work Schedule
The work schedule for this lead position will be Sunday through Thursday with hours primarily being on day shift (7:00am - 3:30pm). Alternate work hours may be negotiable. Some evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required depending on operational needs. This position may allow for up to two days per week telecommuting for administrative tasks, dependent on front line supply duty coverage and completion of training.
Work Location
King County Correctional Facility - 500 5th Ave. Seattle, WA 98104
*Paid parking is available on-site at $20/day (Monday-Friday) and $7/day (Saturday-Sunday)*
Job Duties
- Obtain price quotes, research vendor sources and select vendors for standard and specialized parts, materials, supplies, tools and services.
- Work with vendors to resolve problems such as billing inconsistencies, quantity or product errors, and contract interpretation.
- Assist with or prepare and review bid specifications.
- Manage inventory warehousing disbursements; document and set stocking levels; process inventory purchases; perform cycle counts and physical inventory audits; perform warehouse shipping and receiving; and demonstrate responsibility for material handling. Maintain adequate stock to meet user needs.
- Monitor blanket expenditures.
- Research alternative sources.
- Conduct cost analysis to support cost savings for King County.
- Identify and recommend strategies for surplus, sale and salvage of obsolete inventory items.
- Train employees in other inventory/purchasing classification levels in buying functions, new concepts, changing laws and updated procedures.
- Prepare reports. Help develop work unit goals, objectives and projections.
- Monitor the use, storage and handling of hazardous materials.
- Control tool-room supplies and equipment.
- Plan production and allocate resources for in-house manufacturing process.
- Track warranties and supporting documents.
- Plan, organize and oversee stores personnel. Ensure quality control of work performed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Desired:
- Experience obtaining price quotes, purchasing, invoicing, and completing other procurement related functions
- Experience with Oracle web-based procurement software
- Experience working with multiple vendors simultaneously
- Strong customer service background and experience working with multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to be flexible and accept a wide range of tasks to support a changing and fast paced environment
- Experience in basic mathematics with good organization and research skills
- General knowledge of supplies used to provide medical services
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology -Self-starting and initiative taking team player
- Experience working in a correctional facility or healthcare facility such as a hospital
- Knowledge of, and experience working with, medical equipment
- Experience troubleshooting medical equipment
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams and Adobe.
- Experience with analyzing and monitoring data or trends
- Excellent communication both verbal and written
- Able to build relationships both external and internal
- Self starter
- Ordering of supplies
- Managing inventory
- Driver License - able to travel to KCCF to MRJC
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Who May Apply
Open to all applicants
Application Process
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
- NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
Necessary Special Requirements
- The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
- The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR ( if applicable).
- The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment. (and Pre-employment Physical, if applicable).
- For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring . For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en .
- Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
- Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
- Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
- Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
- When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
- If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.
- Sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution.
- Convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or,
- Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.
Union Membership
Local 117
Contact
For more information about the application process please contact Alexis Owens at Alowens@kingcounty.gov
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
