Purchasing Clerk

Norton Sound Health Corp.; Alaska; On-site; USD 43,711 - 55,723; Full time

Job summary

Norton Sound Health Corporation in Nome, AK is seeking a Regular Full-time Procurement Clerk to provide procurement services for consumables, office supplies, paper, IT hardware and related items.

You will assist end-users, prepare purchase orders, coordinate with Accounts Payable, and maintain catalogs. The role requires strong time management, teamwork, and confidentiality to support efficient operations.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers and office software.
• Must have both general and supervisory experience if indicated.

Responsibilities

• Assist in selecting contractors or vendors, prepare RFQs and send them to vendors.
• Assist end-users with purchases, prepare purchase orders and related processes.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable to reconcile invoices and received goods.
• Maintain Master Materials Catalog with material specs, lead times and vendors.
• Maintain the mastercharge and Pyxis machines.
• Process the billable village charges.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient focus

Teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Policy adherence

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Regular Full-time Staff Nome, AK, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 2574

Salary Range: $31.73 To $40.45 Hourly

Purpose of Position:

Provide procurement services for consumable Central Supply items including office supplies, paper/printing needs, lighting, janitorial drafting supplies, equipment, furniture and information technology hardware.

Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the selection of a contractor or vendor, help prepare informal and formal Request for Quotes, sending them to proposed or newcontractors or vendors
• Provide assistance to end-users when goods/supplies are needed, assist with the preparation of a purchase order and associated processes and procedures for procurement and ensures provider meets requestor's expectations and coordinate with end-user
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable to ensure invoices received “match” services rendered/goods received and reconcile accounts when returned items and/or other discrepancies
• Maintain the Master Materials Catalog, defining material specification, commodity, name, type, cross reference, manufacturer data, lead time, etc. for routinely purchased and/or stocked items
• Maintain the mastercharge and Pyxis machines
• Process the billable village charges
• Perform other duties as assigned

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

Required Knowledge:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

Job Specific knowledge is listed below:

• None required

Required Skills and Abilities:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.

Job specific skills and abilities are listed below:

Education

Degree

Program

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience

Amount:

1 year(s)

working in office setting

0 (years)

Type:

Must have both general and supervisory experience if indicated.

Credentials

N/A

Physical Requirements:

• Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment
• Sit more than half the workday
• Stand and/or walk less than half the workday
• Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach
• View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time
• Use hands and arms for repetitive motion tasks consistently for more than one hour at a time
• Lift or carry unaided less than 25 pounds
• Push or pull using up to moderate force
• See and hear with normal acuity

Working Conditions:

Work is conducted in a standard office environment