Part Time Purchasing Agent

Job Title: Part Time Purchasing Agent

Summary Statement

Cascade Orthopedic Supply, LP, is distinguished as the largest independent O&P distributor in North America. We provide solutions that improve quality of life!

Our reputation is built on its continued commitment to customer service and technological advancements. We distribute a wide selection of products from over 300 suppliers. As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence, the company boasts a friendly and knowledgeable team, electronic invoicing and payment options, discounts, patient care software integrations, and overnight delivery at ground rates to help streamline business practices.

We have longstanding customers and valued employees who have been with the company for more than 30 years, and are proud to sell and support products that assist in mobilizing and empowering people across the country.

As we continue to grow we are looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals who share our vision and mission for success to join our team. We are looking for a strong Part Time Purchasing Agent to join our Purchasing Team!  

Work Schedule: Flexible 6 hour shift, Monday-Friday between the hours of 7AM and 4PM.  Must work in office located in Chico, CA.

Job Description

The basic function of the Purchasing Agent is the procurement of products in a cost-effective manner and to maintain inventory levels that are in line with overall customer needs and business goals. Purchasing involves ensuring that all products are obtained at the lowest possible cost, with the best negotiated freight rates, at a quantity level that provides the best possible price/delivery advantage. Purchasing includes the regular reevaluation of each product line, recommending stock level changes in accordance with usage requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Make necessary inventory allocations daily.
• Assist daily backorder and/or special order purchasing. Review CSR order entry selections, make corrections to stock source, ship location and shipping methods as required. Review critically low stock items and combine with backorder purchases to make minimum PO values.
• Ensure that purchase orders issued contain accurate and necessary information including the proper pricing information, quantities and unit of measure.
• Ensure that purchase orders are issued in a timely fashion and that supplier PO cutoff times are met. Ensure that customer service is updated on any changes to supplier PO cutoff times.
• Process daily shipping and receiving errors. Enter PO notes on shortage/reships based upon supplier information received. Update expected delivery date on any line items to be reshipped. Update distribution center manager on employee specific receiving errors processed.
• Review all RMAs within P21 and make return decision (to stock/to vendor/return to customer) based on vendor return requirements, and follow-up on pending returns to ensure timely processing.
• Assist weekly, bi-weekly and blanket stock buys to ensure that inventory stock levels are appropriate given customer demand while avoiding over/under stocking.
• Follow established general company policies (shipping program policy including provisions for minimum order value, drop shipments and backorders, stock/non stock inventory exceptions and RMA policies).
• Work with customer service and/or warehouse staff to gather needed return to vendor data, as required. Utilize tool(s) established for communication and tracking, as needed. Follow-up on pending returns to ensure timely processing.
• Cross train on other purchasing functions, as directed.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with others.
• Maintain a high degree of cooperation, communication and coordination with others.
• Promote and project a professional company image. Support company values and mission.
• Ensure all government and company requirements relating to safety, health and environment are strictly followed. Notify Management immediately of any violations, concerns, near miss injuries. Report injuries immediately to your supervisor and/or Human Resources. Contact 911 if emergency assistance is needed.
• Properly utilize company technology resources, and telephone equipment.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience working in telephone customer service and online return requests, assisting customers with order placement, returns, and problem resolution.

• Must be motivated, able to follow processes.
• Ability to learn and be problem solution oriented.
• Have great communication skills and a teachable attitude as well as team oriented.
• Experience in orthotics and prosthetics is a plus, but not required.

Compensation Data

Starting salary - $18-$22 per hour