Purchasing Agent/Buyer

Shenandoah Medical Center•Shenandoah, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves managing inventory, evaluating market trends, identifying cost-effective suppliers, and ensuring the smooth operation of the purchasing and supply chain for Shenandoah Medical Center. The Purchasing Agent/Buyer will be responsible for maintaining adequate stock levels, resolving vendor issues, and providing excellent customer service.

Requirements

Evaluates sales records
Checks inventory levels for equipment and supplies
Assists in taking inventory
Checks for outdated supplies
Assists the inventory clerk
Coordinates ordering of routine and non-routine supplies from departmental requisitions
Works to ensure adequate inventory on hand for interdepartmental orders
Reviews variations in the market that may impact the supply or cost of supplies
Identifies suppliers that may provide supplies at a low cost for the hospital and its entities
Evaluates suppliers as to quality, price, and availability
Acts as a contact for problem solving between SMC and vendors
Assists with monitoring price competitiveness analysis
Performs purchase analysis
Reviews resources with the manager as well as independent vendors
Delivers superior customer service to support the goals and objectives of Shenandoah Medical Center
Receives and stores materials, supplies and equipment
Assists in unpacking shipments received
Inspects for damages or defects
Verifies accuracy of shipments
Moves to appropriate storage area assuring orders are closed out when appropriate
Assists in filling supply requisitions from stock and deliver to department
Prepares requisitions
Assists with various purchasing functions as needed
Helps maintain organization and cleanliness with the storeroom
Keeping storeroom clean
Organize material on shelves
Verifying inventory counts
Restock shelves from available overstock locations
Organize product as deliveries arrive before they are received
Performs other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

Evaluates sales records and checks inventory levels for equipment and supplies.
Assists in taking inventory, checking for outdated supplies, and coordinating the ordering of routine and non-routine supplies.
Ensures adequate inventory on hand for interdepartmental orders.
Reviews market variations impacting supply or cost, and identifies suppliers for cost-effective procurement.
Evaluates suppliers based on quality, price, and availability.
Acts as a problem-solving contact between the hospital and vendors.
Monitors price competitiveness and performs purchase analysis.
Reviews resources with the manager and independent vendors.
Delivers superior customer service to support the goals and objectives of Shenandoah Medical Center.
Receives and stores materials, supplies, and equipment.
Assists in unpacking shipments, inspecting for damages or defects, and verifying accuracy.
Fills supply requisitions from stock and delivers to departments.
Prepares requisitions and assists with various purchasing functions.
Maintains organization and cleanliness within the storeroom, including restocking shelves and verifying inventory counts.
Organizes product as deliveries arrive before they are received.
Performs other duties as assigned.