{"id":1194087,"url":"https://alion.io/job/university-of-washington-department-of-athletics-buyer-2-department-of-laboratory-medicine-pathology","title":"Buyer 2, Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology","company":{"id":708899,"name":"University of Washington Department of Athletics","domain":"gohuskies.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/university-of-washington-athletics","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":80,"open_postings":15,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":18,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Seattle, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":24,"max":null,"currency":"USD","period":"hour","gross":null,"usd_annual":48000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":1,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-24T18:12:09Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-24","last_verified_at":"2026-09-25T01:40:16Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Job Description\nWho we’re looking for:\nThe UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) in Seattle, WA has a fantastic opportunity for a Buyer 2 with the DLMP Purchasing Team. This position is located in downtown Seattle at the Unigard Financial Building and performs occasional telework.\nJoin the DLMP Purchasing Team and play a key role in keeping UW Medicine’s clinical and research labs running. As a Buyer 2, you will support patient care and groundbreaking research by sourcing critical supplies, equipment, and services for one of the region’s most advanced diagnostic laboratory systems. Every purchase you make directly impacts timely test results, clinical workflows, patient care, and the research being performed across five hospital/clinical sites and 40+ laboratories.\nWork schedule:\n100% FTE\nMonday - Friday\nOccasional telework\nDay shift\nWhat you’ll contribute:\nPerforms the duties of a Buyer 1.\nCommits orders to vendors; prepares electronic purchase orders that are procedurally and grammatically correct; assures contract and/or specification compliance; devises evaluation tools to assist clients/end-users in selection of alternate products.\nProvides prompt and courteous responses to inquiries, requests and appointments.\nMonitors purchasing queue daily and reviews purchase requests for compliance; assists requestors with completing procurement process (e.g. obtaining official quotes, sole-source justification statement).\nAdvises clients/end-users of existing or potential policies and/or procedures that may impact their purchase requests.\nMonitors purchase orders and communicates status to relevant divisions on a consistent basis.\nResolves any vendor performance problems.\nResolves all types of purchase order invoicing issues and credit holds\nCoordinates with clients/end-users their requirements; participates in the drafting of technical specifications; recommends technical assistance; proposes standardization of goods when appropriate.\nMakes regularly assigned visitations to the Labs or participates as required in departmental presentations aimed at increasing communication/education goals.\nExhibits a willingness to handle a fair share of the departmental workload as identified by management; participates as required in back-up and fill-in plans.\nSurveys and analyzes procedures and procurement processes; prepares findings and reports and recommends improvements to management.\nStrives to develop professional skills that result in more efficient performance by:Keeping up with technological and market development within a divisional assignment.\nDeveloping specific knowledge of State, University, UW Medicine and departmental policies and procedures.\nParticipating in routine departmental operations in a timely and productive manner (i.e. management reports, public bid openings, contract maintenance).\nActively participating in long-term planning.\nPerforming miscellaneous assigned tasks and projects\n\nWhat you’ll need:\nOne (1) year of experience as a professional level buyer AND either an Associate of Arts Degree in purchasing management or a bachelor’s degree; OR an equivalent combination of work experience and college level training.\nEquivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.\nWhat we offer:\nVacation time and sick time off that accrue monthly, including 12 paid holidays.\nState Employee Tuition Exemption Program covering up to 6 credits of qualifying coursework per quarter at the University of Washington or other participating colleges or universities.\nFully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region.\nExcellent healthcare, dental, disability, retirement, and other plan options.\nLots of free fantastic fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.\nAnd much more!\nAbout the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology:\nA regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs, the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology at UW Medicine combines the sophisticated testing and informatics capabilities of fully accredited laboratories with the resources of an academic institution in its delivery of clinical and anatomic pathology services. Recognized for excellence in clinical training, world-class research initiatives, and a commitment to community service, we serve labs and medical facilities both nationally and internationally.\nPlease visit our website to learn more about our department.\nAbout UW Medicine:\nUW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.\nAll across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that include Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.\nBecome part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.\nCompensation, Benefits and Position Details\nPay Range Minimum:\n$24.60 hourlyPay Range Maximum:\n$35.21 hourlyOther Compensation:\n-Benefits:\nFor information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/Shift:\nFirst Shift (United States of America)Temporary or Regular?\nThis is a regular positionFTE (Full-Time Equivalent):\n100.00%Union/Bargaining Unit:\nSEIU Local 925 NonsupervisoryAbout the UW\nWorking at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world.\nUW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.\nOur Commitment\nThe University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.\nTo request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or .\nApplicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.","description_format":"text","description_chars":7584,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":1,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Retirement plans"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Education","Higher Education"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-24T18:12:09Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":18,"reasons":["conf:2","win:early","comp:junior,brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-25T03:57:43Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":48000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/university-of-washington-department-of-athletics-buyer-2-department-of-laboratory-medicine-pathology","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/university-of-washington-department-of-athletics-buyer-2-department-of-laboratory-medicine-pathology.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-25T03:57:43Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":4291,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":709,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-26T00:00:00Z"}}}