Buyer and Special Payments Specialist-Temporary

Essential Responsibilities Goods & Services Buying ' Review, approve,source, and process purchasing requests such as purchase requisitionsand program specific purchasing initiatives in accordance with programguidelines and in compliance with Company purchasing policies andprocedures. Special Payments Coordination ' Facilitate special paymentsin coordination with the Accounts Payable group for strategic purchases,health benefit services, and other as needed atypical payment needs.Examples include individual and bulk health related services purchases,payment of member utilities, or submission of payment requests formember rent and utility payments. Payments may be through the use ofspecially designated corporate credit cards, supplier lines of credit,or submission of payment requests through the finance system. SupplierManagement ' Obtain and update supplier information businessinformation for Company systems. ' Setup suppliers in Company systemsand complete key business review to ensure the supplier is not anexcluded entity and has satisfactory business documentation (e.g W-9,ACH, insurance, licenses, business registration, etc.). Communicationand Collaboration ' Work with internal stakeholders and externalsuppliers to facilitate procurement, contract, and record keepingprocesses. ' Act as a consultant to internal departments by advising onproducts and suppliers and providing guidance and assistance incompiling, writing, and review of product specifications. ' Act as apoint of contact for order fulfillment inquires/issues with internal andexternal partners and members. Record Keeping ' Maintain accuraterecords of contracts, transactions, and supplier information. ' Ensuresoftware systems are in sync and identify system defects, data errors,or other barriers to good record and reporting. Encumbrance Maintenance' Reconcile purchase order, credit card, and contract encumbrances inthe finance system to ensure accurate financial records and reporting ofoutstanding obligations. ' Manage and update the encumbrance system toreflect changes in purchase orders, contracts, and other financialcommitments. ' Assist with matching contract payments with associatedencumbrances on the general ledger to track liquidation of obligations.' Act as a liaison between the accounting/finance department and otherdepartments to ensure smooth processing of encumbrance-relatedtransactions. Experience and/or Education Knowledge, Skills andAbilities Required CareOregon is an equal opportunity employer

Created: 2026-04-06