Maintenance Purchasing Agent, Facilities, Full Time, First Shift

All Positions•Greenwood, SC

About The Position

Completes and processes purchase orders. Informs staff when special ordered materials or supplies have been received. Follows up on all purchase orders that are over two weeks old. Inputs and retrieves inventory information using a computer and software programs. Issues general and special order supplies. Conducts physical inventory counts. Compares and corrects inaccurate inventory counts in the computer system. Inspects incoming supply shipments for quality and quantity against invoices, purchase orders, packing slips or other documentation. Stocks shelves and keeps stock in order. Assigns inventory/stock numbers for new stock. Communicates effectively with internal personnel and external vendors. Demonstrate continuous effort to streamline work processes, reduce overall stock and provide quality customer service.

Requirements

Two year degree from technical school or equivalent in a maintenance related field.
Two years experience in purchasing and stocking processes.
Must have a proficient knowledge of mechanical and electrical terms and supplies.
Must be able to read technical manuals and drawings.
Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office program and computer purchasing programs.
Writing skills.
Be able to lift containers weighing up to 50 lbs.
Be able to climb a stepladder or step stool.
Be able to distinguish colors.
Moderate standing, squatting, bending, and walking is required to perform responsibilities.
Must have very good people skills.
Be able to communicate with customers and vendors.
Be able to interact positively with all customers; staff, nurses, physicians, and vendors

Responsibilities

Completes and processes purchase orders.
Informs staff when special ordered materials or supplies have been received.
Follows up on all purchase orders that are over two weeks old.
Inputs and retrieves inventory information using a computer and software programs.
Issues general and special order supplies.
Conducts physical inventory counts.
Compares and corrects inaccurate inventory counts in the computer system.
Inspects incoming supply shipments for quality and quantity against invoices, purchase orders, packing slips or other documentation.
Stocks shelves and keeps stock in order.
Assigns inventory/stock numbers for new stock.
Communicates effectively with internal personnel and external vendors.
Demonstrates continuous effort to streamline work processes, reduce overall stock and provide quality customer service.