Purchasing Specialist 40hr Onsite in Auburn, MA

TaraVista Behavioral Health•Auburn, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The purchasing specialist is responsible for ordering all hospital supplies, supervision of the inbound/outbound materials, and oversight of the purchase and delivery of medical supplies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
1 year of experience in a healthcare setting
2 years of experience in supply chain
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 365
Working knowledge of medical supplies
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor�s degree in a related field preferred

Responsibilities

Manage expenses by maintaining an accurate log of expenditures to be submitted to CFO for regular month-end financial review
Establish an inventory maintenance process that can be scaled and adapted hospital wide. The inventory maintenance process will focus on expiration dates, supply count, rate of refill, and cost
Coordinate all inbound and outbound traffic to maximize cost-effectiveness
Provide expert insight into supply chain solutions to C-Suite Executives and Department Heads to ensure supply solutions are met and maintained
Develop and maintain client relationships by providing best-in-service customer care
Leverage vendor relations to negotiate and maintain best rates consistent with company policy and procedure
Ensure purchase orders are completed in a timely manner
Work closely with internal customers to resolve order issues and supply interruptions.
Responsible for maintaining the efficient flow of purchase order requisitions and the placement of routine orders
Observe and adhere to company policies and procedures