Purchasing Agent

SAC Health • San Bernardino, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for the daily activities of the Central Supply and Mail room processes and supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of an efficient central supply chain process and infrastructure that promotes standardization, reduces costs, and improves healthcare service delivery. The role includes receiving and checking vendor shipments, issuing supplies throughout the facility, and stocking shelves and clinic rooms as needed. It requires familiarity with a wide variety of stock items, accurate counting, computer skills, and the ability to create and present reports. Familiarity with supply scanning systems is a plus. Work is performed under general supervision and checked through observation, physical counts, and record reviews. Other duties may be assigned at the request of the Director or department head.

The role supports supply availability and prompt delivery, inventory-system maintenance and auditing, purchasing and requisition processing, supplier research, and vendor contract negotiation and administration. It also supervises Supply Chain Specialists and helps manage budgets, reports, order issues, and claims for damaged or incorrect merchandise.

The schedule is five days per week, eight hours per day, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch. The listed location is Brier, San Bernardino, California.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in purchasing, inventory management, or cost control.
• Vendor contract negotiation experience.
• Valid California driver's license and auto insurance.
• Knowledge of resource allocation principles.
• Basic math and accounting skills for budgeting and expenses.
• Computer competency, including the ability to create and present reports.
• Strong writing skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret data and follow directions and requirements.
• Ability to reason, adapt to various work environments, work independently with little supervision, set priorities, and maintain accuracy.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not now or in the future require employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Some college coursework.
• Familiarity with supply scanning systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of an efficient central supply chain process and infrastructure.
• Receive and check vendor shipments, issue supplies throughout the facility, and stock shelves and clinic rooms as needed.
• Ensure orders are correct and submit bills to the finance department for payment.
• Develop proposals that include documentation for estimates.
• Develop, maintain, and audit the inventory scanning system using an automated inventory system.
• Ensure medical and office supplies are available and deliver requested supplies promptly.
• Work within the department budget and track, build, run, and audit reports.
• Supervise Supply Chain Specialists within the department.
• Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.
• Ensure specific orders are charged to the proper departments; prepare claims for damaged merchandise and correct issues involving incorrectly shipped items.
• Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review and process requisitions for goods and services.
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and reputation.
• Label, load, and record items according to facility procedures.
• Resolve ordering issues, problem-solve, and work independently.
• Perform other duties as assigned or listed in the official job description.

Benefits

• Industry-leading PTO accrual, accrued per pay period.
• Sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid jury duty.
• Bereavement leave.
• SAC Health covers approximately 85% of team member health premium costs, which may vary by benefit plan selection.
• Retirement plan with up to 8% employer contribution.
• Continuing education and learning benefits.
• Annual mission trip.

What This Job Offers

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