Purchasing Agent, full-time

Valley View Hospital•Glenwood Springs, CO

28d•$20 - $30

About The Position

Valley View Hospital is seeking a qualified individual to work as a Purchasing Agent in our Supply Chain department. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position. Great schedule- Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm! GENERAL OBJECTIVES Responsible for the procurement and position of supplies and equipment as required to maintain the highest possible degree of support to patient and employee needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Must be well organized, self-motivated, and have stable working habits.
Must be able to deal with other people through the use of good oral and written communications.

Nice To Haves

Two years of health care experience in the procurement of materials and equipment, preferred

Responsibilities

Places stock and non-stock supply orders for the hospital and its clinics using the Department MMIS. Expedites backorders and handles supply returns.
Processes supply requisitions in a timely manner and checks for accuracy.
Works with customers and suppliers to answer questions, resolve supply problems, and resolve pricing discrepancies.
Audits supplier pricing to assure it matches pricing agreements and contracts.
Researches suppliers to obtain lower prices, substitutes and alternate items.
Works with Purchasing Coordinator and Materials Managers to analyze and adjust supply item stock levels as needed.
Participates in physical inventories and supply cycle counting as required.
Keys patient supply charges and other documents into the MMIS when necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required to work multiple Saturdays in November/December for annual physical inventory

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
Tuition Assistance Available
Retirement Plan 401(a)
Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)
Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.
Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!