Purchasing Coordinator (Remote) - Department of Medicine Business Office

Washington University in St. Louis

1d • $21 - $33 • Remote

About The Position

Responsible for overseeing purchasing and inventory control of the warehouse. Negotiates and secures pricing, receives incoming shipments of merchandise or other materials; verifies correctness of shipments against bills of lading, invoices, etc.; keeps records of goods received; reports damaged goods and shortages. Keeps stock in orderly arrangement. Utilizes Yardi software to track and maintain inventory of materials. Purchase order processing and audit of all items received, works closely with the accounts payable coordinator in processing paperwork in a timely manner as well as communicating any problems that result in credits needing to be obtained by the vendors. Responsible for the setup of new inventory items in the inventory system as well as updating the information in the costs of each item. Distributes parts and maintains building and unit keys to vendors and the maintenance team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Not Applicable

Nice To Haves

• Warehouse (3 Years)
• Data Management
• Multitasking
• Oral Communications
• Relationship Management
• Time Management
• Written Communication
• Yardi

Responsibilities

• Order and receive parts and goods into inventory.
• Negotiate and secure pricing for materials.
• Maintain warehouse in an orderly arrangement.
• Review and process purchase orders, bills of lading and invoices.
• Set up shipments with ground carriers.
• Key distribution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

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