What are the responsibilities and job description for the PURCHASING CLERK position at CHCP Healthcare and Educational Services LLC?
Job Title: Purchasing Agent
Summary: The Purchasing agent assists all campuses and the corporate office with placing requisitions and purchase orders for items needed to sustain operations. The role will assist in establishing new ordering processes, forms, and provide follow up as needed for suppliers. Sourcing for competitive pricing on items that are not part of defined purchase agreements will be done as needed. This role will serve as the main contact for campus questions on order statuses and provide reconciliation of aged requisitions/purchase orders to the accounting team on a monthly basis.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
- High School diploma required, Associate degree or better preferred
- Prior experience with purchasing preferred
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Strong customer service skills and a demonstrated sense of urgency.
- Data entry accuracy
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks with strong follow up to resolve open items
