Job Description - Purchasing Specialist

Category:

Admin Support

City:

Jackson

State:

Tennessee

Shift:

8 - Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

Under the supervision of the Purchasing Coordinator, the position requires one eight hour shift, five days a week. Responsible for maintaining and ordering supplies for the departments with utmost efficiency and minimal excess inventory. The employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist managers in maintaining accurate department files on supplies ordered.
  • Contact vendors to order supplies, resolve discrepancies in pricing and notify departments of disposition of orders.
  • Use a computer-based purchasing system to place PO's and resolve issues.
  • Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of electronic order transmissions.
  • Maintains a schedule, works out problems with orders and works as a liaison between department and storeroom.
  • Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent  

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

  • N/A  

EXPERIENCE:

  • Four years in Materials Management/Inventory Control or similar field.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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