Purchasing Agent/Buyer

1. Evaluates sales records, check inventory levels for equipment and supplies

• Takes inventories.
• Checks for outdated supplies.
• Coordinates ordering of all routine and non-routine supplies from departmental requisitions.

 2. Reviews variations in the market that may impact the supply or cost of supplies and identifies suppliers that may provide supplies at a low cost for the hospital and its entities.

• Evaluates buying groups, vendors, equipment, and suppliers as to quality, price, and availability.
• Monitors all supplies and equipment received to determine quality and promptness of delivery.
• Processes purchase orders on special orders, capital expenditures, equipment purchases, and new service setup.
• Acts as a contact for problem solving between SMC and vendors.
• Administers approval, purchasing, receiving, storage/inventory control and distribution of products processes.
• Assists with supply negotiations, performing and monitoring price competitiveness analysis, performing purchases analysis.
• Reviews resources with both our primary GPO as well as independent vendors.
• Delivers superior customer service to support the goals and objectives of Shenandoah Medical Center.

 3. Receive and store materials, supplies and equipment.

• Unpacks shipments received inspecting for damages or defects. 
• Verifies accuracy of shipments and moves to appropriate storage area assuring orders are closed out when appropriate.
• Fills supply requisitions from stock and deliver to department.
• Cleans storeroom.
• Prepares requisitions and assists with various purchasing functions as needed.

4. Performs other duties as assigned.