DSHS FTAA Procurement and Supply Specialist 2

DSHS FTAA Procurement & Supply Specialist 2

Western State Hospital is seeking a dedicated and organized Procurement And Supply Specialist 2 to support the hospital's dietary services operations. This in-office position plays a critical role in ensuring patients receive essential nutritional services by leading warehouse operations that support the procurement, storage, inventory management, and distribution of dietary food products and supplies.

As the lead worker within the dietary warehouse, you will coordinate the procurement and distribution of food and dietary supplies necessary to meet direct patient care needs. You will provide day-to-day leadership in warehouse activities, including ordering, receiving, stocking, inventory control, customer service, and safety practices. This position serves as a key resource in ensuring the dietary warehouse operates efficiently, safely, and effectively to support patient care throughout the hospital.

Additional Information:• Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

• Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.

Some of what you’ll do:

• Lead daily dietary warehouse operations, ensuring food and supply orders are accurately received, stored, and distributed to support patient care needs.

• Procure dietary foods, supplies, and equipment using state purchasing systems, contracts, and approved vendors to maintain adequate inventory levels.

• Research products, evaluate vendor quotes, and identify cost-saving opportunities through state contracts, alternate vendors, and purchasing methods.

• Create and process purchase requests, track orders, verify shipments, and maintain accurate purchasing and receiving records.

• Coordinate with vendors to resolve delivery issues, arrange product returns or replacements, and ensure timely fulfillment of dietary supply needs.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, safety codes, policies, and procedures.

• Monitor inventory levels, food safety temperatures, stock rotation practices, and USDA food recall notices to protect product quality and safety.

• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment while maintaining required equipment and safety records.

• Provide lead direction and support to warehouse staff and serve as the primary worksite contact for patients participating in the Resident Vocational Program.

• Collaborate with dietary program staff, internal customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams to improve processes and support effective patient dietary services.

What you'll need to be successful:

• Thrive in a fast-paced, active warehouse environment. This is not a stationary position and requires frequent movement throughout the dietary warehouse, including receiving, stocking, organizing, and distributing inventory.

• Follow warehouse, food safety, and workplace safety procedures while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

• Maintain accurate inventory, purchasing, receiving, and records management practices, including first in first out stock rotation.

• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to evaluate, organize, and maximize warehouse storage space while ensuring products are stored correctly and efficiently.

• Communicate effectively, demonstrate integrity and professionalism, and work collaboratively with staff, customers, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.

What we’re looking for:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, procurement, logistics, supply management or closely allied field.

Or

• An Associate of Arts Degree in Purchasing Management, Business Administration or closely allied field AND two years of full-time purchasing experience.

Or

• Two years of experience as a Procurement and Supply Specialist 1.

Note: Full-time experience as a purchasing professional will substitute on a year-for-year basis. Questions? Reach out to [email protected] and reference job posting 08856.

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