Buyer 13320- Secondary Relief - Internal

Oroville Hospital•Oroville, CA

35d•$27 - $36

About The Position

The Buyer's responsibility is to assist the Director of Materials Management in the overall operation of the department, and act in his/her absence under the direct supervision of the Administrator. Duties Maintain stock inventory at appropriate levels. These levels will not have excessive dollars in inventory items, or be at such low levels as to necessitate too frequent order Order stock inventory items from vendors Order non-stock inventory items as directed by the Director Generate and process purchase orders for these orders Consult with requesting personnel to determine appropriateness and accuracy of orders, as well as assisting in the preparation of these orders Consult with sales personnel, research and evaluate products and prices In conjunction with other department personnel, help to insure integrity of inventory reports and quantities on hand Daily checks of back order report and stock status report Establish and maintain a good professional rapport with the medical staff, administration, nurses, staff for patient care areas, and members of all other hospital departments and services Meet or exceed standards of compliance of all the accreditation of regulatory bodies and commissions, in relationship to supply management Adhere to the appropriate and necessary fiduciary, ethical, and professional tone of the Corporate Purchasing function, both intra and inter departmental Aid and assist staff in time of absence or vacation to maintain a continuance of uninterrupted service to departments and users Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
One year purchasing experience in the hospital field: supplies, equipment, inventory control and materials management
Ability to follow written and oral directions
Must be able to read, write and do basic math
Basic computer and typing skills helpful

Responsibilities

Maintain stock inventory at appropriate levels.
Order stock inventory items from vendors
Order non-stock inventory items as directed by the Director
Generate and process purchase orders for these orders
Consult with requesting personnel to determine appropriateness and accuracy of orders, as well as assisting in the preparation of these orders
Consult with sales personnel, research and evaluate products and prices
Help to insure integrity of inventory reports and quantities on hand
Daily checks of back order report and stock status report
Establish and maintain a good professional rapport with the medical staff, administration, nurses, staff for patient care areas, and members of all other hospital departments and services
Meet or exceed standards of compliance of all the accreditation of regulatory bodies and commissions, in relationship to supply management
Adhere to the appropriate and necessary fiduciary, ethical, and professional tone of the Corporate Purchasing function, both intra and inter departmental
Aid and assist staff in time of absence or vacation
Performs other duties as assigned