What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Specialist position at New Vista of the Bluegrass Inc?
If you are a mission-driven, compassionate professional with a passion for helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve their best life, we have a place on our team for you!
The Purchasing Specialist functions as the primary source of purchasing needed supplies and materials for the facility. All services are provided at the highest standard of professional practice, complying with standards by both federal and state regulations and facility policies.
Required Education and Experience
• High School diploma or GED.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to record/enter data neatly, accurately, and objectively; consistent with Oakwood requirements
Preferred Education and Experience
• 6 months of business purchasing experience
• Experience with Excel, Microsoft Office, Outlook, and other purchasing software applications.
Essential Functions
1. Works closely with the Corporate Office to purchase all needed items and repairs for the facility.
2. Works with all departments and homes across Oakwood to purchase supplies and equipment as needed.
3. Works closely with the Maintenance Department to ensure that all equipment is updated, repaired, or replaced, and remains in good working order.
4. Approves petty cash requests and oversees the Finance Office’s petty cash fund.
5. Locate vendors that provide services and materials for our special population.
6. Make motel reservations and ticket purchases for staff and clients when needed.
7. Manages all operating duties and records of the purchasing Office.
8. Coordinates repair and replacement of damaged personal property.
9. Learn and follow all policies and procedures.
Our employees experience all the benefits of working for a company that values their employees by providing a robust incentive and benefits package:
• Generous and flexible Annual Leave and Sick Leave plan
• FREE on-site Primary Care Clinic for employees and their dependents
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Retirement savings through KRS Pension Plan and 401K
• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance at 1.5 times your annual salary
• On-site cafeteria with meals planned and prepared by Oakwood’s own chef
• Employee Assistance, Wellness, Perks and more!
New Vista prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee or contractor based on sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, working conditions, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wage and salary administration, employee benefits and training. It is also the company’s policy to prohibit all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, encouraged another to complain, participated in an investigation into such complaints, or opposed unlawful discrimination.
