Purchasing Clerk
Coupeville-WA-98239-United States
JOB SUMMARY
The Purchasing Clerk supports the mission of providing quality healthcare to the patients of WhidbeyHealth Medical Center and Clinics by facilitating the procurement and delivery of necessary supplies, equipment and services in a timely, organized and efficient manner. This position is responsible for coordinating the ordering of stock and non-stock items including follow-up with internal and external customers; processing returns and credits; maintaining and updating purchase requisition and purchase order data; and other duties as assigned that support the Purchasing Department.
PRINCIPLE FUNCTIONS includes the following, other duties may be assigned:
- Receives orders from Materials Management Operating System, or paper requisitions and places orders with vendors via electronic data transfers, emails, fax or phone.
- Validates and approves pricing for orders according to department policies and applicable vendor agreements. Assists accounting with invoice inquiries.
- Process product returns according to vendor policies and documents credits in Materials Management Operating System.
- Serves as vendor liaison to resolve shipping shortages, incorrect products or delayed deliveries.
- Facilitates equipment repair processes with vendors as applicable.
- Responds to customer inquiries regarding delivery dates, product quality and emergency supply needs.
- Confirms pending orders to ensure adequate supply of patient care items.
- Supports the Purchasing & Finance Department and the essential functions such as entering invoices into Meditech Expanse and provides basic clerical support to Accounts Payable.
JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Highest level of education completed, minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
Training and Experience
- Two (2) years of purchasing / buying experience required, previous hospital purchasing experience preferred.
- Completed advanced education in business or accounting will be considered in lieu of directly related experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
N/A
Benefit Information and Wage Transparancy:
WhidbeyHealth Employees who work a 0.5 FTE or higher are categorized as, “benefit eligible”.
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Wage Range: $21.597 - $37.674
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