What are the responsibilities and job description for the PURCHASING AGENT position at The Institute for Family Health?
Description
Summary:
Responsible for ensuring that a business is able to acquire needed supplies, materials and other relevant items, following a budget and keeping records of all the transactions. This position works closely with clinical and administrative staff across the organization. Reports directly to the Director of Purchasing.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Summary:
Responsible for ensuring that a business is able to acquire needed supplies, materials and other relevant items, following a budget and keeping records of all the transactions. This position works closely with clinical and administrative staff across the organization. Reports directly to the Director of Purchasing.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Researching and identifying prospective suppliers.
- Liaising with internal project teams and maintaining strong supplier relations.
- Evaluating products and suppliers according to key business criteria.
- Preparing and issuing purchase orders.
- Inspecting and evaluating the quality of purchased items and resolving shortcomings.
- Analyzing industry and demand trends and supporting senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
- Preparing reports and maintaining accurate inventory and procurement records.
- Analyze invoices to ensure accuracy of goods delivered.
- Monitor inventory to ensure the flow of goods remains positive.
- Work closely with the projects team to understand details of procurement requirements.
- Complying with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Travelling between sites to deliver PPE/Supplies.
- Federal regulations and directives
- Operational systems and procedures
- Budget and accounting principals
- Keyboard data entry
- Motor vehicle operation
- Computer software proficiency
- high school or High School Equivalency Diploma
