Purchasing Agent I

Owensboro Health • Owensboro, KY

2d

About The Position

Processes purchase orders and communicates with end-users and vendors to confirm/track orders.

Requirements

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• No experience required
• High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire
• No licensure/certification/registration required

Responsibilities

• Prepares and verifies specifications of purchase orders (POs).
• Follows-up on outstanding orders, provides departments with back-order information, and offers alternative sources when possible.
• Obtains usage history of inventory stock items and determines ordering requirements.
• Consults catalogs, contracts, and vendors to obtain pricing/availability information.
• Researches and negotiates routine non-contracted organizational purchases.
• Serves as an initial point of contact regarding inventory, invoice, and vendor inquiries.
• Resolves issues within scope of authority or escalates issues to appropriate resource.
• Coordinates monthly with accounting department to close month end and resolves pricing issues and/or discrepancies.
• Maintains computer files and updates pricing and product changes.
• Responsible for wound vac and bed rental charges and input.
• May be required to train new employees within the department and throughout the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED