Purchasing Agent
UNC Health, Goldsboro, NC, United States
Purchasing Agent
The Purchasing Agent provides purchasing support for the hospital with an emphasis on delivering high quality, low-cost care. Uses the Lawson purchasing systems to order approved supplies and capital equipment at the best prices allowed by hospital contracts and resolves issues in ordering (such as back-orders, pricing, and quantity discrepancies) to support excellent and efficient patient care on a daily basis. Ensures quality and timeliness of delivery of all items ordered. Responsibilities include: Reviews and edits Lawson purchase requisitions prior to placing orders. Contacts service vendor for copier machine repairs within 1 business day. Maintains control over the Materials Management credit card. For incoming invoices, validates pricing, terms and quantities. Handles returns, shortages and backorders efficiently. Monitors changes in price or unit of measure. Uses GPO to verify pricing and contracts. Processes capital purchase orders, ensuring all information required is captured. Maintains control over the Materials Management Petty Cash account. Ensures that appropriate professional and ethical methods are displayed when meeting sales representatives and teammates. Supports activities for year-end inventory. Education: Associates degree in accounting, business administration, finance, health administration or related field required. Will consider equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Licensure/Certification: None. Experience: Minimum two years' experience in a purchasing role preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of Lawson or other procurement system preferred. Considerable knowledge to research and evaluate a variety of products. Strong customer service and interpersonal skills. Attention to detail and good organizational skills. Proficient with MS Office and able to learn new software rapidly. Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
The Purchasing Agent provides purchasing support for the hospital with an emphasis on delivering high quality, low-cost care. Uses the Lawson purchasing systems to order approved supplies and capital equipment at the best prices allowed by hospital contracts and resolves issues in ordering (such as back-orders, pricing, and quantity discrepancies) to support excellent and efficient patient care on a daily basis. Ensures quality and timeliness of delivery of all items ordered. Responsibilities include: Reviews and edits Lawson purchase requisitions prior to placing orders. Contacts service vendor for copier machine repairs within 1 business day. Maintains control over the Materials Management credit card. For incoming invoices, validates pricing, terms and quantities. Handles returns, shortages and backorders efficiently. Monitors changes in price or unit of measure. Uses GPO to verify pricing and contracts. Processes capital purchase orders, ensuring all information required is captured. Maintains control over the Materials Management Petty Cash account. Ensures that appropriate professional and ethical methods are displayed when meeting sales representatives and teammates. Supports activities for year-end inventory. Education: Associates degree in accounting, business administration, finance, health administration or related field required. Will consider equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Licensure/Certification: None. Experience: Minimum two years' experience in a purchasing role preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of Lawson or other procurement system preferred. Considerable knowledge to research and evaluate a variety of products. Strong customer service and interpersonal skills. Attention to detail and good organizational skills. Proficient with MS Office and able to learn new software rapidly. Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.