Purchasing Agent/Buyer (On-Site)

Shenandoah Medical Center; Iowa; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Shenandoah Medical Center in Iowa is seeking a detail-oriented inventory clerk to manage supplies and equipment. You will evaluate records, monitor stock levels, assist with ordering routine and non-routine items, and ensure timely interdepartmental availability.

The role emphasizes accurate receiving, storage, and organization of the storeroom to support hospital operations. Qualifications include a high school diploma or better, and a commitment to reliable, respectful service.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or better.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates sales records and checks inventory levels for equipment and supplies.
• Assists in taking inventory and coordinating ordering of routine and non-routine supplies.
• Reviews market variations and identifies low-cost suppliers for the hospital.
• Receives and stores materials; inspects shipments for damages and verifies accuracy.
• Keeps storeroom organized and clean; restocks shelves as deliveries arrive.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School or better

Job description

1. Evaluates sales records, check inventory levels for equipment and supplies

• Assists in taking inventory.
• Checks for outdated supplies, assisting the inventory clerk.
• Coordinates ordering of routine and non-routine supplies from departmental requisitions.
• Works to ensure adequate inventory on hand for interdepartmental orders.

2. Reviews variations in the market that may impact the supply or cost of supplies and identifies suppliers that may provide supplies at a low cost for the hospital and its entities.

• Evaluates suppliers as to quality, price, and availability.
• Acts as a contact for problem solving between SMC and vendors.
• Assists with monitoring price competitiveness analysis, performing purchase analysis.
• Reviews resources with the manager as well as independent vendors.
• Delivers superior customer service to support the goals and objectives of Shenandoah Medical Center.

3. Receive and store materials, supplies and equipment.

• Assists in unpacking shipments received, inspecting for damages or defects
• Assists in verifying accuracy of shipments and moves to appropriate storage area assuring orders are closed out when appropriate.
• Assists in filling supply requisitions from stock and deliver to department.
• Prepares requisitions and assists with various purchasing functions as needed.

4. Helps maintain organization and cleanliness with the storeroom.

• Keeping storeroom clean
• Organize material on shelves and verifying inventory counts.
• Restock shelves from available overstock locations
• Organize product as deliveries arrive before they are received.

5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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