What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Assistant position at swipejobs?
Job Description:
Are you a diligent and proactive Purchasing Assistant located near Springfield, MO? Do you have strong verbal and written communication skills?
Apply today to join a team where your growth, well-being, and success are our top priority!
Details:
$ 15.50/hr
Prof23
#Prof23
Are you a diligent and proactive Purchasing Assistant located near Springfield, MO? Do you have strong verbal and written communication skills?
Apply today to join a team where your growth, well-being, and success are our top priority!
Details:
- $15.50 per hour pay rate
- Full Time
- Contract
- Onsite in Springfield, MO
- Health, Dental, Vision insurance offered
- 401k options
- Work with a great team!
- High School Graduate/Equivalent
- 1 year(s) of experience in purchasing and/or health care materials experience
- Attention to detail, the ability to follow through and a high level of customer service skill.
- Strong public relations and negotiation skills.
- Superb communication skills (written and verbal).
- Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt and implement change.
- Exhibits and inspires a positive attitude among team members and customers.
- Experience and comprehension of personal computer applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word
- Submits daily electronic catalog orders per schedule.
- Processes non-catalog POs within 24-48 hours.
- Clarifies orders with departments or vendors as needed.
- Utilizes Lawson, GHX, CMS, and vendor resources for sourcing.
- Promotes use of standard and contract items/vendors.
- Monitors EDI/AutoFax transmissions and system performance.
- Issues verbal PO numbers for urgent needs.
- Builds and manages Standing, Blanket, and capital POs.
- Updates POs with delivery or product changes from vendor confirmations.
- Flags and resolves price discrepancies promptly.
- Resolves order issues and updates MIF as needed.
- Modifies, resubmits, or cancels POs to maintain accuracy.
- Expedites and follows up on open, partial, or unconfirmed orders.
- Communicates delays and substitutions to departments.
- Reviews and resolves invoice and pricing discrepancies.
- Assists Accounts Payable with problem invoices.
- Educates departments on software, requisitioning, and contracts.
- Suggests process and software improvements.
- Collaborates with staff to resolve workflow issues.
- Runs reports and addresses vendor issues daily.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Adheres to Code of Conduct and Mission/Values.
$ 15.50/hr
Prof23
#Prof23
Salary : $16 - $16