What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Assistant position at Good Shepherd Health Care?
Overview:
Employer paid benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision.
Wage Range: $24.79-$37.97
DEFINITION OF POSITION: The Purchasing Assistant is responsible for acquisitions for inventory and a selected section of non-stock or non-inventory purchasing. The Purchasing Assistant assesses utilization patterns, calculates inventory levels, forecasts stock needs, and selects vendors and brands of products to purchase. The Purchasing Assistant works under limited supervision follows general policies and procedures and acts as an agent of the hospital for purchasing. The Purchasing Assistant works closely with department managers and staff and takes charge of the department in the manager's absence. The Purchasing Assistant is also responsible for maintaining purchasing records and using the computer materials system. The Purchasing Assistant recommends contracts to the materials manager. He/she intercedes with vendors when necessary to insure continuous supply. The person in this position also fills in for storeroom inventory personnel.
Responsibilities:
Due to the high degree of communication necessary in this position, it would be difficult for a blind or hearing-impaired person to effectively fill this position; most other handicaps could be accommodated. (Person needs to read written specifications, catalog literature and bids, as well as policies and written orders from others.) Position involves inside work, deskwork includes telephone placement of orders and communications with departments, must be able to use the computer, adding machine, fax, typewriter and fax. Since this position also involves inventory handling must be able to stoop, kneel, lift up to 45 pounds, use a hand truck to move much heavier loads (up to 200 pounds), and walk longer distances. This position requires a high degree of ability to communicate verbally and in written form.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent; 2 years of college preferred in business or materials management curriculum. Prior hospital experience of two or more years preferred or 2 years of purchasing and/or inventory experience. Person must be able to communicate in English verbally and in writing. Must be able to use computer keyboards, and general office equipment. Must be able to sit for long periods, and spend long periods on the telephone. Bilingual and/or English-Spanish speaking preferred. Ability to work with culturally diverse population.
Employer paid benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision.
Wage Range: $24.79-$37.97
DEFINITION OF POSITION: The Purchasing Assistant is responsible for acquisitions for inventory and a selected section of non-stock or non-inventory purchasing. The Purchasing Assistant assesses utilization patterns, calculates inventory levels, forecasts stock needs, and selects vendors and brands of products to purchase. The Purchasing Assistant works under limited supervision follows general policies and procedures and acts as an agent of the hospital for purchasing. The Purchasing Assistant works closely with department managers and staff and takes charge of the department in the manager's absence. The Purchasing Assistant is also responsible for maintaining purchasing records and using the computer materials system. The Purchasing Assistant recommends contracts to the materials manager. He/she intercedes with vendors when necessary to insure continuous supply. The person in this position also fills in for storeroom inventory personnel.
Responsibilities:
Due to the high degree of communication necessary in this position, it would be difficult for a blind or hearing-impaired person to effectively fill this position; most other handicaps could be accommodated. (Person needs to read written specifications, catalog literature and bids, as well as policies and written orders from others.) Position involves inside work, deskwork includes telephone placement of orders and communications with departments, must be able to use the computer, adding machine, fax, typewriter and fax. Since this position also involves inventory handling must be able to stoop, kneel, lift up to 45 pounds, use a hand truck to move much heavier loads (up to 200 pounds), and walk longer distances. This position requires a high degree of ability to communicate verbally and in written form.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent; 2 years of college preferred in business or materials management curriculum. Prior hospital experience of two or more years preferred or 2 years of purchasing and/or inventory experience. Person must be able to communicate in English verbally and in writing. Must be able to use computer keyboards, and general office equipment. Must be able to sit for long periods, and spend long periods on the telephone. Bilingual and/or English-Spanish speaking preferred. Ability to work with culturally diverse population.
Salary : $25 - $38
