Purchasing Clerk

NOVO•DuBois, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

NOVO Health Services offers linen management solutions to the healthcare industry. NOVO Health keenly focuses on safety and infection control and provides its partner hospitals with a value-driven linen management control system that measures and monitors linen utilization by department to eliminate excess internal costs. NOVO's wide range of service programs offer a variety of options to provide a seamless, single source distribution system. NOVO's regional healthcare linen facilities are HLAC accredited and operate with state-of-the-art processing equipment and processes. Lead and Grow with Us! NOVO Health Services is a leading provider of healthcare linen solutions, delivering a fresh and innovative approach to the industry. Our focus on patient experience, infection prevention, and operational excellence enables us to improve linen quality while reducing overall program costs for our healthcare partners. With HLAC-accredited facilities and a commitment to continuous improvement, NOVO is redefining how healthcare linen programs are managed across the country. NOVO Health Services is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Purchasing Clerk to support our purchasing department with procurement activities, accurate recordkeeping, and timely ordering of materials and supplies. This role works closely with plant teams, vendors, and Accounts Payable to keep purchase orders on track, resolve discrepancies, and ensure supplies arrive where and when they are needed. This is a full-time position with standard hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable managing multiple open orders at once, and confident communicating with both internal teams and outside suppliers to keep the purchasing process moving smoothly.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Problem-solving skills and ability to follow through on open issues
Comfortable working collaboratively with plant personnel

Nice To Haves

Associate degree
Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory control, or administrative support

Responsibilities

Place purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner
Track and monitor open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery
Follow up with vendors regarding order status, shipping updates, and discrepancies
Work closely with plant teams to communicate back orders, delays, and updated delivery timelines
Work closely with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies
Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation
Update and manage purchasing data using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and internal systems
Generate weekly reporting for designated plants
Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and efficiency
Perform other related administrative and procurement duties as assigned