Central Supply

Arabella Health & Wellness of Montgomery, is looking to fill the Central supply position.

We  offer excellent wages,   shift differentials, paid weekly, excellent benefits, generous holiday pay, and referral bonuses.  If this sounds like the right long-term care opportunity for you, apply today!

Responsibilities :

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the Purchasing Program in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the Executive Director, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct procurement programs and activities

Includes departmental policies and procedures, job descriptions, etc.)

Select vendors / suppliers in accordance with established policies and procedures

Ensure all purchase orders are properly prepared, signed, submitted and filed as required

Ensure all telephone orders are confirmed with a written purchase order

Prepare and submit invitations to bid for major equipment

Prepare correspondence and claims concerning damaged merchandise, errors in shipment, etc., and return to vendor as required

Maintain a reference library of written material, laws, procurement manuals, etc., necessary for complying with current standards and regulations, and that will assist in purchasing quality supplies and equipment

Participate in research and demonstrate new products / equipment for the facility as approved

Organize / supervise storage, control and issue of supplies and equipment in accordance with established policies and procedures

Ensure inventory is updated, as required, when receiving / issuing supplies and equipment

Ensure various departments are properly charged with supplies and equipment they have received for cost allocation purposes

Ensure that vendors provide appropriate material safety data sheets (MSDSs) in accordance with current OSHA regulations and the facility's policies and procedures

Notify appropriate department when special orders have arrived

Assist in the development of all department budgets

Equipment and Supply Functions

Ensure that all storage areas are clean and properly arranged at all times

Review requisitions from departments for routine supplies and equipment in accordance with established policies and procedures

Identify and obtain approval for purchasing major equipment for your department in accordance with established policies and procedures

Order sufficient quantities of common items / supplies to maintain adequate stock levels at all times

Pick up excess supplies or deliver / dispense supplies

Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel, and the general public

To meet residents’ needs, all positions require the ability to move freely through the building

Must convey detailed and important spoken instructions to others accurately