Purchasing Clerk

Elderwood•Hamburg, NY

9d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Elderwood at Hamburg is seeking an organized, dependable Purchasing Clerk to support purchasing and inventory activities within our 166-bed skilled nursing, long-term care and rehabilitation community. This position is a strong opportunity for someone with purchasing, inventory, receiving, order-entry or administrative experience who enjoys keeping details organized and helping departments receive the supplies they need. The Purchasing Clerk works with facility departments and vendors to process purchase orders, answer order-related questions, maintain records, monitor stock and distribute incoming materials. Your accuracy, communication and follow-through will help keep daily operations moving throughout the facility. At Elderwood at Hamburg, purchasing support is directly connected to facility operations. Every correctly entered order, vendor follow-up and organized delivery helps employees remain focused on serving residents. This position offers a combination of computer-based administrative work, vendor and department communication, inventory organization and hands-on receiving responsibilities. It is a good fit for someone who likes variety and takes satisfaction in making sure details do not fall through the cracks. Elderwood at Hamburg offers a convenient onsite opportunity for candidates throughout Hamburg, Orchard Park, West Seneca, Blasdell, Lackawanna, Eden, Evans, Angola, Derby and surrounding Southtowns communities. At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People. If you are ready to bring your purchasing, inventory or administrative experience to a role that supports an entire healthcare community, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
At least six months of purchasing-related work experience
Knowledge of standard office equipment
Strong organizational, communication and telephone skills
Ability to work effectively with facility employees, vendors and customer-service contacts
Ability to manage details, maintain accurate records and follow established ordering processes
Ability to frequently lift, push, pull or carry materials weighing up to 35 pounds

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare or long-term care

Responsibilities

Review approved purchase requisitions and enter, log and place purchase orders
Process routine and stock orders according to established ordering schedules
Distribute purchase-order information to the appropriate departments
Communicate with departments and vendors regarding pricing, quotes, delivery information, product specifications and units of measure
Receive, open, process and distribute mail and purchasing-related materials
Maintain organized records of purchase orders, requisitions, quotations and related documentation
Print and distribute purchasing reports
Help maintain the facility’s automated purchasing system
Monitor inventory and order supplies and forms as needed
Receive, pack, unpack and organize items in the stockroom
Distribute products and materials to departments, coworkers and designated storage areas
Keep the stockroom clean, orderly and easy to navigate
Provide responsive, professional service to employees, vendors, residents and visitors