What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Administrator position at High Point & Affiliated Organizations?
Purchasing Administrator Successful candidate should have a Bachelor?s
degree in accounting or related field and 4 years of progressively
responsible experience in purchasing. Must have strong industry
experience for accurate product/service quality assessments, analytical
and computer skills, be well organized, have excellent interpersonal,
communication and problem solving skills, ability to research suppliers
and products, evaluate purchasing needs, negotiate supplier contracts,
audit purchases, ability to manage change and resources in a fast-paced
environment, be a team player, be a self-starter, have the ability to
multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision. Desirable
Qualifications Procurement Experience In The Not-for-profit Healthcare
industry Experience with LEAN principles Responsibilities Locate key
suppliers, negotiate the organization?s purchasing agreements to secure
advantageous terms and conditions and ensure their products or services
meet the organization?s specifications. Identify opportunities for group
purchasing savings. Research into market conditions, quality, and prices
for the best deals on products and services. Assess vendors and offers
with in-person visits, interviews and analysis to assess their quality.
Source suppliers based on price, availability, necessity, quality and
logistical expenses. Collaborate with various internal departments
within the organization to assess the requirements for goods and
services and determine purchase requirements. Develop a list of
pre-approved items such as dietary, environmental and office supplies.
Develop budgets and make recommendations based on the organization?s
needs Ensure that purchases are completed within budgetary constraints.
Stay current on business laws affecting procurement in the
organization?s industry. Develop audit procedures for supplies and
equipment stock levels at each department/program level. Ensures that
the organization is being charged contracted rates by conducting random
audits on vendor invoices. Audit supplies and equipment stock levels at
each department/program level. Manage the organization?s fleet. Manage
the organization?s fleet fuel account. Manage the organization?s postage
account. Manage the organization?s Amazon account. Manage the
organization?s credit card account. Support the accounts payable team
resolving disputes with the vendors. Participate in accounting projects.
Maintain and enforce a documented system of procurement policies.
Provide purchasing analysis and trends for the leadership team. Other
assignments as deemed necessary. Requirements Bachelor?s degree in
accounting or related field. 4 years of progressively responsible
degree in accounting or related field and 4 years of progressively
responsible experience in purchasing. Must have strong industry
experience for accurate product/service quality assessments, analytical
and computer skills, be well organized, have excellent interpersonal,
communication and problem solving skills, ability to research suppliers
and products, evaluate purchasing needs, negotiate supplier contracts,
audit purchases, ability to manage change and resources in a fast-paced
environment, be a team player, be a self-starter, have the ability to
multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision. Desirable
Qualifications Procurement Experience In The Not-for-profit Healthcare
industry Experience with LEAN principles Responsibilities Locate key
suppliers, negotiate the organization?s purchasing agreements to secure
advantageous terms and conditions and ensure their products or services
meet the organization?s specifications. Identify opportunities for group
purchasing savings. Research into market conditions, quality, and prices
for the best deals on products and services. Assess vendors and offers
with in-person visits, interviews and analysis to assess their quality.
Source suppliers based on price, availability, necessity, quality and
logistical expenses. Collaborate with various internal departments
within the organization to assess the requirements for goods and
services and determine purchase requirements. Develop a list of
pre-approved items such as dietary, environmental and office supplies.
Develop budgets and make recommendations based on the organization?s
needs Ensure that purchases are completed within budgetary constraints.
Stay current on business laws affecting procurement in the
organization?s industry. Develop audit procedures for supplies and
equipment stock levels at each department/program level. Ensures that
the organization is being charged contracted rates by conducting random
audits on vendor invoices. Audit supplies and equipment stock levels at
each department/program level. Manage the organization?s fleet. Manage
the organization?s fleet fuel account. Manage the organization?s postage
account. Manage the organization?s Amazon account. Manage the
organization?s credit card account. Support the accounts payable team
resolving disputes with the vendors. Participate in accounting projects.
Maintain and enforce a documented system of procurement policies.
Provide purchasing analysis and trends for the leadership team. Other
assignments as deemed necessary. Requirements Bachelor?s degree in
accounting or related field. 4 years of progressively responsible