Purchasing Control Clerk

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. • Whitesburg, KY

4h

About The Position

The Purchasing Control Clerk is responsible for entering information that updates items purchased via a computer terminal.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must type 30 wpm accurately.
• Minimum six months experience in a similar function.

Responsibilities

• Maintains item/master file which includes adding new items and adjusting existing items. This file covers the description item, manufacturers code, unit of measure and conversion numbers.
• Maintains the item/vendor file which includes addition, deletion and changes. This file covers the vendor number, price/price breaks, contract codes and catalog numbers.
• Maintains vendor/selection file which selects the vendor for the hospitals to generate purchase orders.
• Assures ship to files are current.
• Makes necessary changes in units of measure and conversion numbers, advises hospitals of these changes in order to maintain their perpetual inventory system.
• Maintains purchase vendor file which includes address, FOB, terms, minimums (quantity or dollar) handling charge/amount.
• Assures all tasks are completed in a timely manner to avoid problems for hospitals when placing orders.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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