What are the responsibilities and job description for the Customer Purchasing Representative position at Cardinal Health?
Shift: Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm
Pay rate: $21.00 per hour
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 8/21/2026*if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
What Customer Order Management contributes to Cardinal Health
Customer Service is responsible for establishing, maintaining and enhancing customer business through contract administration, customer orders, and problem resolution.
Qualifications
High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
Proficient experience using Microsoft Office applications is strongly preferred.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to multitask effectively while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
Ability to deliver exceptional customer service by proactively anticipating and addressing customer needs.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
Responsibilities
Coordinates daily operations of the purchasing functions.
Develops a thorough knowledge of the Premier system.
Administers, implements, and monitors policies and procedures related to areas of responsibility.
Ensures that customer orders are placed and received on schedule and at the correct cost.
Assists in the timely resolution of purchase order discrepancies with the Material management team and Accounts Payable staff.
Serves as a liaison between Purchasing and all operational areas of the healthcare facility to ensure client satisfaction.
Reviews financial and product data to ensure maximum revenue generation and reduction of product cost.
Provides project support, communication, and status updates to the Director, Operations Managers, Supervisors/Leads, and team members, including those at off-site locations.
Acts as a liaison between Cardinal Health operations and all areas of the healthcare facility to ensure client satisfaction and effective collaboration.
Manages purchase order and product follow-up, including pricing verification, order tracking, back order resolution, and SBAR-related communications, as well as other related activities.
Complies with all safety policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and participates in department safety activities.
Assist with other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the office and the satisfaction of clients
What is expected of you and others at this level
Effectively applies knowledge of job and company policies and procedures to complete a variety of assignments
In-depth knowledge in technical or specialty area
Applies advanced skills to resolve complex problems independently
May modify process to resolve situations
Works independently within established procedures; may receive general guidance on new assignments
May provide general guidance or technical assistance to less experienced team members
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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