Purchasing Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY: The purchaser is responsible for the daily placement of all non-stock and capital orders. The purchasing agent appropriately sources, and places orders for all requisitioned items and communicates confirmations, backorders, and additional information to departmental end users. Responds to request and inquiries from all hospital departments, with sales representatives in person, by telephone, and in writing. Answers internal and external inquiries to the Materials Management department. Communicates verbally and in writing with all hospital departments, vendors, and healthcare associations. Works with managers of hospital departments to improve methods of ordering, storing and patient charging for supplies.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. High School diploma required. Basic college courses preferred.
2. Two or more years’ experience in a hospital materials management position.
3. Must have ability to operate computer equipment with the speed and accuracy necessary to complete daily and monthly department requirements.
4. Ability to express or exchange ideas both orally and written.
5. Ability to greet customers, communicate verbally.