Research Purchasing Coordinator

The Purchasing Coordinator works under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager and is responsible for maintaining the efficient flow of purchase order requisitions and assisting with the placing of routine orders. This position works closely with internal customers to resolve order issues and supply interruptions. This position additionally works with Supply Chain staff to address supply concerns and update the SCIS system.

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Responsibilities

Obtains budgetary quotes and price quotes/requests for individual or groups of items.

Places capital orders under $25,000.

Manages daily backorder report and communicates to department personnel as needed.

Obtains sub suggestions from vendors and communicates to buyer and end users.

Logs ACD for item/system maintenance for routine updates.

Coordinates vendor set ups.

Assists customer with template updates.

Sources products/vendors for customers.

Builds and updates service PO's for recurring service requisitions.

Works with Contracting for item file price discrepancies.

Assists ordering departments, Finance and Receiving personnel to resolve problems encountered with ordering information, price discrepancies or delivery.

Performs miscellaneous duties as required.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

High school graduate; business college course work preferred.

Three years of Healthcare procurement preferred.

Good typing skills and MS Office and PC skills required.

Working knowledge of accounts payable and Supply Chain terminology is needed.

The ability to multi-task and interpersonal relationship building is strongly desired.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Position requires ability to talk, listen and type.

Position requires the ability to interact effectively with customers and information systems personnel across the organization.

Work requires regularly proofreading and checking documents for accuracy and inputting and/or retrieving words or data into or from an automated computer system.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

Full Time