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FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.; Raeford (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. seeks a purchasing coordinator to manage orders and collaborate with clinical and administrative teams. The role involves reviewing requisitions, awarding POs, and obtaining quotes while ensuring policies are followed and costs are analyzed effectively.

The position also requires monitoring backorders, PO status, and vendor performance to guarantee timely delivery of supplies for patient care in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• Two years in a Medical/Surgical supply setting, or purchasing environment.
• Knowledge of purchasing negotiations, bid process, and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provides services in coordination with ordering departments and other resources to ensure correct order placement.
• Reviews requisitions and awards purchase orders according to policies.
• Obtains quotes and prepares cost analysis as required and/or requested.
• Monitors Backorder and Open Purchase Order Reports to ensure smooth transition from order placement to PO completion.
• Monitors services provided by vendors to ensure supplies are available for patient care.

Skills

Purchasing negotiations

Cost analysis

Bid process

Medical supply

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Overview

Provides services in coordination with ordering departments and other resources to ensure correct order placement. Reviews requisitions and awards purchase orders according to policies. Obtains quotes and prepares cost analysis as required/and or requested. Monitors Backorder and Open Purchase Order Reports to ensure smooth transition from order placement to order arrival and PO completion. Monitors services provided by vendors to ensure supplies are available for patient care.

Qualifications

High School graduate. Two years in a Medical/Surgical supply setting, or purchasing environment. Knowledge of purchasing negotiations, bid process, and cost analysis.