Purchasing Agent

Chestnut Health Systems; Venice (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Purchasing Agent to join their team in Granite City, IL. This role involves managing purchase requests, maintaining inventory records, and ensuring smooth communication with vendors. With a focus on behavioral and primary health care, this organization values attention to detail and effective communication skills. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in purchasing and supply chain management, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a compassionate team dedicated to improving health outcomes in the community.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requests and place orders.
• Compile purchase documents for payment processing.
• Maintain monthly inventory cycle count in Excel.

Skills

Purchasing / Supply Chain Management

Microsoft Excel

Effective Communication

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a full-time Purchasing Agent to work at our Granite City, IL office. Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of behavioral and primary health care services. Over four decades, Chestnut has grown to over 700 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Central and Southern Illinois. We provide fully integrated care for all of our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.

Responsibilities

• Review all purchase requests and place orders.
• Compile purchase documents for payment processing by Accounts payable.
• Receive order and process for delivery.
• Communicate order status to requisitioner.
• Record and track purchases in Microsoft Excel.
• Maintain monthly inventory cycle count in Excel.
• Work with accounts payable to resolve invoice discrepancies, quality, or delivery issues.
• Maintain and administer petty cash funds and records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4 years of direct experience in purchasing / supply chain management; or an Associate’s degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain Management or related field with a minimum of 2 years of direct experience; or a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Working knowledge of purchasing policies and procedures.
• Effective communication skills with management, coworkers, internal customers, and vendors.
• High attention to detail, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance, and ability to travel between locations and vendors.
• Ability to lift/push up to 25 pounds.
• Satisfactory completion of Chestnut’s background check.

For additional information and inquiries, text "Chestnut" to 97211. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience. EOE – Minorities / Females / Vets / Disabled.

The anticipated starting pay is between $19.00 - $20.00 per hour, based on qualifications, skills, experience, and other factors. Check out additional benefits here!