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Indiana Regional Medical Center · 3 weeks ago

Purchasing Assistant - Full Time

Indiana, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Indiana Regional Medical Center is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to manage vendor registration and assist with purchasing tasks. The role involves communication management, administrative support, and collaboration with the materials management team.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Providing coverage at both IRMC and PAH

Competently managing telephone and written communication

Responsible for all aspects of the vendor registration program

Following established procedures and providing administrative assistance to the director including running daily reports and placing purchase orders with vendors as directed by the commodity specialists

Assisting with sourcing and pricing new products as needed

Assisting with the development of the item master database

Working with the materials management team to implement GPO contracts

Receiving, storing, and issuing supplies, materials, and other equipment

Restocking shelves in the storeroom and assigned PAR stock areas

Physically delivering materials, supplies, and equipment throughout the facility

Reviewing product usage and recommending increasing or decreasing the PAR levels to the unit’s manager and commodity specialist/storeroom coordinator, making the changes once approved

Utilizing excellent interpersonal communication, multitasking, and analytical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Able to work in an abstract environment with flexibility and composure

Recording minutes for various committees and meetings

Editing and proofing business correspondence and preparing reports

Working with the sales rep, physician office staff, and others to handle problem resolution and implement cost saving opportunities