Purchasing Agent Position Available In , Louisiana

Purchasing Agent Opelousas General Health System – 3.5 Opelousas, LA Job Details Full-time $15.44 – $19.30 an hour 10 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Filing High school diploma or GED Purchasing 1 year Business Associate’s degree Entry level Full Job Description Performs purchasing assignments of complex nature, requiring substantial experience in assigned commodities and purchasing policies and procedures; purchases non-stock items at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, and specification requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Maintains good hospital image and supplier relations through many daily business contacts. Searches continually for improved and /or less cost materials and supplies within the classifications assigned. Recommends to the Product Evaluation Committee new or different materials and revised designs which are of a better quality, greater procurability, or which can be obtained at lower cost. Responsible for selecting and maintaining sources of supplies, using progressive purchasing techniques and methods. Advises other departments of any changes in price or procedure and of restrictions on materials, which would prohibit purchase. Keeps intended departments advised with respect to lead-time required to obtain critical materials. Obtains and reviews bids from vendors, and recommends to the Director of Purchasing when and in what quantities materials should be purchased to meet market conditions. Corresponds with sources of supply or potential sources to overcome any misunderstandings, complaints, etc., or to secure further pertinent information regarding purchased material. Reconciles invoices with the Accounts Payable Department when price and other items do not agree with the purchase order. Negotiates vendor rejections and advises vendor of reasons for rejections and cost incurred as a result of defective material. Consolidates annual requirements for commodities common to several use points. Investigates possibility of improving quality without a price increase or of substituting a lower priced commodity to accomplish the same function. Evaluates vendor performance based on personal knowledge of prices and deliveries and information received from affiliates relative to product acceptability and vendor service. Advises the Materials Management Manager of alternative supply sources, and commodity price trends.

Education:

High School Diploma/GED required. Associate degree in Business or related field is preferred.

Experience :

1 year of experience in Purchasing required. Additional Experience Preferred Must have a good working knowledge of filing and office procedures/office machines. Must have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Must be well organized with attention to detail and stable work habits. Personal contact with all levels of hospital personnel, requires a person with a pleasant personality, tactful approach and most of all, willingness to accomplish the job with a cheerful and helpful attitude.

Excellent benefits:

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