Procurement & Purchasing Specialist

Bear River Health Department; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and long-term disability

Utah Retirement Systems

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Bear River Health Department seeks a Purchasing Clerk to manage the purchasing office under the Fiscal Support Officer, ensuring timely procurement of supplies and equipment at the best prices.

The role includes processing requisitions, maintaining vendor relations, inventory control, and ensuring 340B/MMCAP contract compliance, with readiness for flexible scheduling and light lifting as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with at least 1 year related experience, or 1 academic year of college coursework.
• Knowledge of office methods and computer programs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to follow Bear River Health Department policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions and purchase all office/medical supplies and equipment.
• Investigate cost saving opportunities for the department.
• Maintain purchasing spreadsheets on Google Drive.
• Help prepare employee travel reservations.
• Manage shipping and receiving and distribution of all packages and supplies.
• Perform inventory control.
• Set up and evaluate new vendor accounts and maintain current vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with 340B/MMCAP contracts.
• Scan, verify and index documentation in DocLink.
• Verify supporting documentation for payment vouchers.
• Manage bids for surplus property, equipment, etc.
• Take deposits to the bank daily.
• Knowledge of software programs (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, DocLink, Business Central).

Skills

Office methods

Computer skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Office equipment

Policy compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year of college coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

DocLink

Business Central

Job description

Bear River Health Department seeks a Purchasing Clerk to manage the purchasing office under the Fiscal Support Officer, ensuring timely procurement of supplies and equipment at the best prices.

The role includes processing requisitions, maintaining vendor relations, inventory control, and ensuring 340B/MMCAP contract compliance, with readiness for flexible scheduling and light lifting as needed.