PURCHASING AGENT

Description

Cary Medical Center is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Purchasing Agent to join our Central Supply team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the procurement of medical supplies, equipment, and services in a timely, cost-effective, and efficient manner. This role ensures that departmental purchasing needs are met while complying with hospital policies and regulatory guidelines.

1. Performs tasks related to clerical work, memos, general typing tasks, filing, answering phones, calling suppliers to resolve problems, communicating information to departments and persons.

2. Maintains files/ records and assists in locating information and documentations.

3. Assists in phoning suppliers to obtain information on back-orders supplies, to place orders and schedule appointments and deliveries.

4. Performs data entry of all inventory materials at warehouse and in general stores.

5. Prepares credit request forms for materials to be returned, obtains return authorization numbers and approval from suppliers.

6. Assists identifying and resolving problems with receiving documents by coordinating receiving with material handlers, paying attention to duplicate shipments, errors in shipment, emergency orders and date materials.

7. Ensures that all invoice discrepancies are corrected promptly and sent to the accounts payable department.

8. Demonstrates knowledge of inventory control by preventing stock-outs, follow through on back orders and maintaining efficient inventory records.

9. Demonstrates ability to perform assignments independently.

10. Develops an understanding of the materials management systems and supports.

11. Responsive and understanding of the needs of co-workers, peers and those in authority.

12. Exercise tact, discretion and diplomacy in establishing and maintain good relations with other departments.

Requirements

1. Be flexible, self-motivated, dependable, and capable of prioritizing work and meeting deadlines.

2. Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to deal with the public, staff and community.

3. Be diplomatic in handling difficult situations related to the department.

4. Be flexible and adapt easily to interruptions.

5. Exhibit excellent telephone skills and have superior computer skills.

6. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Contact: 

• To see full job description or to get further information call Kelly at 207-498-1311 or email at klandeen@carymed.org
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include Health, Dental Vison, retirement and paid time off. To see a full benefits package click here: Benefit Information