Buyer, Assistant

Reference Code: 4655

Position Title: Buyer, Assistant
Location: REMOTE, Long Beach CA, 90802
Duration: 3 months contract with possible extension

Notes:

• 100% remote position – candidate can be located anywhere in the US to qualify. Time zone preference is PST
  Must have experience with contracting & negotiations, in addition to excel experience
  Day to day responsibilities include: Review purchase orders, generate reports, contracting review, price comparison, benchmarking
   

Summary:

• Provide support for Procurement department to include but not be limited to contract file management, invoice approval & as other duties are assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Check that shipments (packing slips) to ensure that orders have been filled/delivered as specified in purchase order.
• Review invoices to purchase order and delivery documents and prepare invoice payment sheet for management approvals. 
• Maintain contract files.
• Coordinate Business Associates Agreements as required by the HIPAA Project Management Office and Non-Disclosure Agreements as needed.
• Develop and maintain critical vendor and alternative list ? Consolidate Company MasterCard.
• Update contracts database into LEAP, file all Contracts, and Mail all contracts to be countersigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to abide by policies.
• Maintain regular attendance based on agreed-upon schedule.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective work relationships with coworkers, clients, members, providers and customers.

Required Education: 

• High School diploma or equivalent with some college.

Required Experience: 

• Prior work experience in an office environment: 0-2+ years.
• Experience with Word and Excel.