Purchasing Assistant

Alameda Health System; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System in Oakland, CA is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support the Buyers and Supply Chain team on a day shift. The role includes data reports, record maintenance, expediting orders, and resolving invoicing issues, with a focus on cost savings and vendor management.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and at least two years of administrative experience; a Bachelor’s degree and healthcare purchasing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years administrative experience.
• Healthcare purchasing/supply chain experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Runs reports and extracts data for Buyers and Supply Chain.
• Maintains records (paper and electronic).
• Expedites orders and tracks back-ordered items; collects PODs.
• Assists in selecting substitute items for back-ordered or discontinued items.
• Resolves invoicing issues.
• Documents savings and vendor information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Purchasing Assistant

• oakland, CA
• Finance
• Purchasing
• Full Time - Day
• $30.77-41.08
• FTE:1

Summary

SUMMARY : Provides support/assistance to the team of Buyers.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Runs reports and extracts data, presenting results to Buyers and/or Supply Chain Management.
2. Maintenance of records – both paper and electronic.
3. Responsible for expediting orders and tracking back-ordered items, including obtaining Proofs of Delivery (POD).
4. Assists in the identification and selection of substitute items for back ordered or discontinued items.
5. Resolves invoicing issues.
6. Documents savings; vendor information; vendor performance; etc.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education: High school diploma orequivalent.

PreferredEducation: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Required Experience: Two years administrative experience.

Preferred Experience: Purchasing/Buyer, Supply Chain or Logistics experience within a Healthcare environment.

Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.