Purchasing Agent

Stance Health Solutions•San Bernardino, CA

13d

About The Position

Position Overview: The Purchasing Agent provides parts, equipment, and materials by developing sources of supply and monitoring supplier performance; obtaining required parts, equipment and materials, verifying receipt of items, authorizing payment, and managing and controlling inventory.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Minimum one-year purchasing experience
2+ years prior customer service experience
General knowledge of DME and Medical Supplies preferred
Strong analytical and math abilities
Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and related spreadsheets and database software.
Capable of handling multiple tasks with simultaneous deadlines.

Responsibilities

Analyze the demand for supplies and forecast future needs
Manage the inspection, shipping, handling, and packaging of supplies and equipment
Verify, prepare, and forward purchase orders to vendors.
Verify inventory on-hand as well as in Brightree system before ordering.
Follow purchasing budgets.
Follow-up on purchase orders received “Partially”.
Notify Triage of backorders - when they can be expected and if there are any substitutes.
Evaluate bids and proposals from supplies to determine cost and efficiency
Handle correspondence concerning over-shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates, and prices and report such changes to the interested parties in a timely manner as required.
Act as a liaison between suppliers and involved departments to resolve procurement- related problems.
Performs other duties as assigned