Purchasing Assistant

HCA • Nashville, TN

390d • Remote

About The Position

As the Purchasing Assistant you will be responsible for processing all purchasing requests for all supplies, services, and equipment. You will be responsible for ensuring all orders are processed in an accurate and timely manner, as well as identifying and sourcing viable substitute products to minimize the impact of backorders on our customers. You will also be responsible for ensuring that invoice and price discrepancies are resolved and the back-order report is current.

Requirements

• A minimum of 1 year of purchasing or order entry experience
• A high school diploma

Responsibilities

• Review OREC report weekly to ensure it remains current
• Work closely with the Purchasing Manager to ensure that EDI, online requisitioning, electronic faxing, and file item additions are being optimized
• Validate receipt review, and correct all EDI and fax confirmations in order to eliminate any service failures
• Report any supplier or customer performance issues in accordance with the policies and procedures
• Process all assigned special purchase requests in a timely and accurate manner
• Process all on-line requisitions for assigned vendors within twenty-four hours
• Maintain expedited log (courier) to track emergency deliveries

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income

What This Job Offers

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