Purchasing Agent

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New Britain, CT:
Hartford, CTtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
R26 #
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* Position Location:

** Hospital for Special Care#
** Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 40#
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* Work Shift:

** First Shift#
** Department:
** Materials Management We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day!**   (6520) PURCHASING AGENT
**** QUALIFICATIONS PURCHASING AGENT
*** Bachelor’s degree in business administration, related field, or equivalent work experience required
* At least one-year experience in purchasing or inventory management required
* Computer skills including spreadsheet and databases required
* Strong communication and negotiation skills required
* Experience with products and inventory management in a healthcare setting required
* Valid Connecticut driver’s license with clean driving record required
** JOB SUMMARY
** The Purchasing Agent works collaboratively within the Materials Management Team and is responsible for procurement of all non-food, non-pharmaceutical supplies and equipment for the hospital. This includes procurement of stock, non-stock and specialty items, repair orders for the facility, and capital equipment. The Purchasing Agent converts requisitions into purchase orders, submits orders to suppliers, verifies receipt, pricing accuracy, and lead times.

This role monitors Materials Management staff activities to ensure purchasing, receiving, distribution, and inventory procedures are followed appropriately and maintains a storeroom in-stock level of +95%. The Purchasing Agent meets with practitioners and vendors to assess hospital needs, and negotiates fair pricing. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships both internally and externally. This role coordinates the rental of specialty medical equipment;

collaborates with Biomedical, Environmental Services (EVS), and Wound Care Specialists on the deployment of owned and rented equipment; tracks rental end dates; and communicates with vendors regarding orders, returns, and invoices. The Purchasing Agent manages the Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) system to ensure accurate purchase order processing, item and vendor maintenance, and inventory controls.
** PHYSICAL DEMANDS
*** Ability to sit for 4-6 hours at a time at computer terminal, and or with manual small handheld inventory device
* Frequent long periods of standing and walking
* Frequent pushing of supply carts up to 100 lbs. across long distances through the hospital
* Frequent lifting of heavy packages and equipment up to 60 lbs.
* Frequent reaching above shoulders to stock upper shelves, as well as bending and twisting to stock lower shelves
* Occasional exposure to dust, water, fumes
** COGNITIVE DEMANDS
*** Upholds exceptional levels of customer service communication standards and action.
* Able to work independently for long periods of time; requires minimal supervision
* Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
* Computational tasks require the ability to add, subtract multiply and divide
* Requires the ability to negotiate
* Demonstrates strong problem solving: strong reasoning & organizational skills required
* Ability to exercise independent decision making
** WORK DEMANDS
*** Occasional long hours, weekend and or after hour emergency calls & response required
* Manages work pressure to complete tasks within a specified time constraint
* Flexibility to prioritize workflow
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
*** Supports Supply Chain Manager and Materials team with storeroom inventory, including receiving, storing, processing, to maintain +95% storeroom inventory accuracy, and +95% in-stock position
* Excellent written and spoken interpersonal communication skills
* Coordinates medical equipment rentals, tracks inventory, and completes invoicing activities
* Processes purchase orders per standard purchasing practices and hospital procedures
* Evaluates pricing, vendors, and products, making recommendations for purchases and contracts
* Collaborates with medical units and corporate departments…