Purchasing Agent/Buyer

Shenandoah Medical Center•Shenandoah, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for evaluating sales records, managing inventory levels for equipment and supplies, and assisting with inventory management tasks. The Purchasing Agent/Buyer will coordinate the ordering of routine and non-routine supplies based on departmental requisitions, ensuring adequate stock for interdepartmental orders. A key aspect of the role involves market analysis to identify cost-effective suppliers and evaluate them based on quality, price, and availability. This position also serves as a liaison between the hospital and vendors for problem-solving and assists with price competitiveness analysis. Additionally, the role includes receiving, storing, and distributing materials, supplies, and equipment, verifying shipment accuracy, and maintaining storeroom organization and cleanliness. The Purchasing Agent/Buyer will also perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Evaluates sales records
Checks inventory levels
Assists in taking inventory
Checks for outdated supplies
Coordinates ordering of supplies
Ensures adequate inventory
Reviews market variations
Identifies suppliers
Evaluates suppliers
Acts as a contact for problem solving
Assists with monitoring price competitiveness analysis
Performs purchase analysis
Receives and stores materials, supplies and equipment
Assists in unpacking shipments
Inspects for damages or defects
Verifies accuracy of shipments
Moves to appropriate storage area
Assures orders are closed out
Assists in filling supply requisitions
Delivers to department
Prepares requisitions
Assists with various purchasing functions
Maintains organization and cleanliness with the storeroom
Organizes material on shelves
Verifies inventory counts
Restocks shelves
Organizes product as deliveries arrive

Nice To Haves

Assisting the inventory clerk
Delivers superior customer service to support the goals and objectives of Shenandoah Medical Center.

Responsibilities

Evaluates sales records and checks inventory levels for equipment and supplies.
Assists in taking inventory and checks for outdated supplies.
Coordinates ordering of routine and non-routine supplies from departmental requisitions.
Ensures adequate inventory on hand for interdepartmental orders.
Reviews market variations that may impact supply or cost and identifies cost-effective suppliers.
Evaluates suppliers based on quality, price, and availability.
Acts as a contact for problem-solving between the hospital and vendors.
Assists with monitoring price competitiveness analysis and performing purchase analysis.
Receives and stores materials, supplies, and equipment.
Assists in unpacking shipments, inspecting for damages or defects, and verifying accuracy.
Moves items to appropriate storage areas and ensures orders are closed out.
Fills supply requisitions from stock and delivers to departments.
Prepares requisitions and assists with various purchasing functions.
Maintains organization and cleanliness of the storeroom.
Organizes material on shelves and verifies inventory counts.
Restocks shelves from available overstock locations.
Organizes product as deliveries arrive before they are received.
Performs other duties as assigned.