Purchasing Agent, full-time

Job Details

Description

Valley View Hospital is seeking a qualified individual to work as a Purchasing Agent in our Supply Chain department. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position.

Great schedule- Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm!

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

• Responsible for the procurement and position of supplies and equipment as required to maintain the highest possible degree of support to patient and employee needs.
  
  

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Places stock and non-stock supply orders for the hospital and its clinics using the Department MMIS. Expedites backorders and handles supply returns.
• Processes supply requisitions in a timely manner and checks for accuracy.
• Works with customers and suppliers to answer questions, resolve supply problems, and resolve pricing discrepancies.
• Audits supplier pricing to assure it matches pricing agreements and contracts.
• Researches suppliers to obtain lower prices, substitutes and alternate items.
• Works with Purchasing Coordinator and Materials Managers to analyze and adjust supply item stock levels as needed.
• Participates in physical inventories and supply cycle counting as required.
• Keys patient supply charges and other documents into the MMIS when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• **Required to work multiple Saturdays in November/December for annual physical inventory**
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be well organized, self-motivated, and have stable working habits.
• Must be able to deal with other people through the use of good oral and written communications.
• Two years of health care experience in the procurement of materials and equipment, preferred
  
  

SALARY

• Wage range: $20.41 to $30.02/hour
• Entry rate dependent upon education, skill-set and relevant experience
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
• Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
• Tuition Assistance Available
• Retirement Plan 401(a)
• Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
• Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)
• Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.
  
  

Loan Repayment

Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!

APPLICATION SUBMISSION END DATE

This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

About Us

Located between Aspen and Vail, along the Colorado River, Glenwood Springs is a mecca for outdoor adventures in our beautiful mountains. When you are looking to relax, we also have the largest hot springs pool in the world. As a community with a population of about 10,000, Glenwood Springs is an ideal size.

Valley View Hospital offers exceptional benefits, including a robust health and dental plan; vision and life insurance; defined contribution pension plan; 403(b); and generous accrual of vacation/sick days. Relocation and other financial assistance may apply, along with many more employee perks.

At Valley View, our mission is to provide convenient, connected care to the communities of Western Colorado with scope, technology, and expertise that are rarely found in regional hospitals.