Purchasing Agent

Exeter Hospital • Exeter, NH

40d

About The Position

Performs a variety of duties to purchase material equipment merchandise and supplies according to hospital guidelines for cost quality and delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years experience

Responsibilities

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures,objectives, quality assurance program, and safety standards.
• Ensures that hospital standard procedures are followed in connection with purchases of material and services.
• Prepares materials and supplies purchase orders; analyzes quotations and expedites deliveries and shipments.
• Obtains certifications of delivery and conducts check against order; checks and approves payment of invoices.
• Maintains purchase order and invoice files and related purchasing records.
• Follows up with vendors to ensure they meet required delivery dates.
• Prepares materials and supplies purchase orders for pre-mixed IV medications; solutions; syringes and needles for patient care areas.
• Maintains files and records of current and potential suppliers; material; prices; delivery dates and inventories.
• Prepares documentation to process requests for repairs; adjustment for damages; and incorrect shipments. Purchases materials; equipment; and supplies from vendors.
• Researches and selects products according to quality; price; and serviceability standards.
• Contacts vendors and hospital personnel to ensure actions are completed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees