What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Horizon Oxygen & Medical Equipment?
PURCHASING AGENT
Horizon Oxygen and Medical Equipment, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Agent with a professional mindset who is organized, tech-savvy, detail oriented, and possesses the desire to “Be a Blessing!”
Horizon Oxygen is a durable medical equipment (DME) provider that takes pride in providing excellent care and great service to our patients. “Being a Blessing” to our patients, their families, and our co-workers is a core value that extends throughout all company operations. In keeping with our values, we believe in “Being a Blessing” to our employees and rewarding their contribution to our mission. We offer benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and chiropractic plans; paid vacation time; and paid sick leave. There is great potential for growth within the company!
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop profitable purchasing strategies
- Assess supplier/vendor profiles and analyze offers
- Prepare and implement effective negotiation tactics
- Manage relationships with key suppliers/vendors to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to terms of contracts
- Review supplies/equipment to ensure quality
- Monitor inventory levels
- Prepare and submit detailed reports (revenues, buying expenditures etc.)
- Keep updated records
- Develop and sustain a level of professionalism among staff and outside contacts.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be technology savvy
- Minimum 2 years of purchasing experience
- Ethical behavior when dealing with sensitive financial information
- High level of accuracy and efficiency
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Courteous, professional manner, with a strong service-oriented mindset
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Orange, CA 92867: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)
- Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22
