Purchasing Agent
At Riverview Health, we focus on improving the healthcare experience for those we serve, including our employees.
Although Riverview Health is Noblesville's largest employer and one of Hamilton County's ten largest employers with a staff of more than 1,300, we provide a close-knit work environment where everyone feels like an invaluable member of the team.
We do this by creating a culture that's supportive, positive and empowering.
We're looking for qualified professionals who also value this culture and are committed to excellence in healthcare.
Job Summary The Purchasing Agent works with various levels of hospital personnel to explore alternatives and negotiate with vendors for the acquisition of various commodities such as inventory, non-hospital supplies, capital equipment, furnishings, etc.
to insure standardization and value.
Job Duties and Responsibilities Establish and maintain hospital supply database so as to insure accurate transmittal of EDI orders.
Coordinate, negotiate, and order supply requests and capital equipment.
Review and monitor contracts and perform value analysis for all hospital supplies.
Provide information to Value Analysis Committee regarding alternative supply options and perform value analysis price comparisons.
Resolve purchase order and invoice discrepancies in collaboration with Accounts Payable.
Serve as liaison between vendors and hospital.
Effectively use assigned software including materials management information system to order, enter and track supplies and materials.
Consult with manufacturers, vendors, and sales representatives in relation to the procurement of supplies.
Coordinate recall notifications and product defect reports.
Assist with the issuance, analysis, and other functions necessary to obtain bids and/or pricing from vendors and potential vendors for supply items.
Minimum Education Requirements Minimum:
High School diploma or GED Preferred:
College Degree Minimum Experience Requirements Minimum:
3 years purchasing experience Preferred:
5 years purchasing experience in a hospital setting Recommended Skills Accounts Payable Commodity Market Databases Furnishing Information Systems Procurement Management Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Although Riverview Health is Noblesville's largest employer and one of Hamilton County's ten largest employers with a staff of more than 1,300, we provide a close-knit work environment where everyone feels like an invaluable member of the team.
We do this by creating a culture that's supportive, positive and empowering.
We're looking for qualified professionals who also value this culture and are committed to excellence in healthcare.
Job Summary The Purchasing Agent works with various levels of hospital personnel to explore alternatives and negotiate with vendors for the acquisition of various commodities such as inventory, non-hospital supplies, capital equipment, furnishings, etc.
to insure standardization and value.
Job Duties and Responsibilities Establish and maintain hospital supply database so as to insure accurate transmittal of EDI orders.
Coordinate, negotiate, and order supply requests and capital equipment.
Review and monitor contracts and perform value analysis for all hospital supplies.
Provide information to Value Analysis Committee regarding alternative supply options and perform value analysis price comparisons.
Resolve purchase order and invoice discrepancies in collaboration with Accounts Payable.
Serve as liaison between vendors and hospital.
Effectively use assigned software including materials management information system to order, enter and track supplies and materials.
Consult with manufacturers, vendors, and sales representatives in relation to the procurement of supplies.
Coordinate recall notifications and product defect reports.
Assist with the issuance, analysis, and other functions necessary to obtain bids and/or pricing from vendors and potential vendors for supply items.
Minimum Education Requirements Minimum:
High School diploma or GED Preferred:
College Degree Minimum Experience Requirements Minimum:
3 years purchasing experience Preferred:
5 years purchasing experience in a hospital setting Recommended Skills Accounts Payable Commodity Market Databases Furnishing Information Systems Procurement Management Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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