Purchasing Clerk

Elderwood; Hamburg (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Elderwood at Hamburg is seeking a detail‑oriented Purchasing Clerk to support purchasing, inventory and administrative tasks in our 166-bed skilled nursing community. This onsite role involves coordinating with departments and vendors to keep supplies flowing and operations efficient.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and purchasing-related experience. You will process orders, maintain records, monitor stock and provide responsive service to staff and residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least six months of purchasing-related work experience.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment.
• Strong organizational, communication and telephone skills.
• Ability to work effectively with facility employees, vendors and customer-service contacts.
• Ability to manage details, maintain accurate records and follow established ordering processes.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull or carry materials weighing up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Review approved purchase requisitions and enter, log and place purchase orders.
• Process routine and stock orders according to established ordering schedules.
• Distribute purchase-order information to the appropriate departments.
• Communicate with departments and vendors regarding pricing, quotes, delivery information, product specifications and units of measure.
• Receive, open, process and distribute mail and purchasing-related materials.
• Maintain organized records of purchase orders, requisitions, quotations and related documentation.
• Print and distribute purchasing reports.
• Help maintain the facility’s automated purchasing system.
• Monitor inventory and order supplies and forms as needed.
• Receive, pack, unpack and organize items in the stockroom.
• Distribute products and materials to departments, coworkers and designated storage areas.
• Keep the stockroom clean, orderly and easy to navigate.
• Provide responsive, professional service to employees, vendors, residents and visitors.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Telephone skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Salary

Up to $20.00 / Hour

Overview

Purchasing Clerk

Elderwood at Hamburg | 5775 Maelou Drive, Hamburg, NY Onsite Purchasing, Inventory and Administrative Support

Help Keep a Skilled Nursing Community Organized and Supplied

Elderwood at Hamburg is seeking an organized, dependable Purchasing Clerk to support purchasing and inventory activities within our 166-bed skilled nursing, long-term care and rehabilitation community.

This position is a strong opportunity for someone with purchasing, inventory, receiving, order-entry or administrative experience who enjoys keeping details organized and helping departments receive the supplies they need.

The Purchasing Clerk works with facility departments and vendors to process purchase orders, answer order-related questions, maintain records, monitor stock and distribute incoming materials. Your accuracy, communication and follow-through will help keep daily operations moving throughout the facility.

Make an Impact Behind the Scenes

At Elderwood at Hamburg, purchasing support is directly connected to facility operations. Every correctly entered order, vendor follow-up and organized delivery helps employees remain focused on serving residents.

This position offers a combination of computer-based administrative work, vendor and department communication, inventory organization and hands-on receiving responsibilities. It is a good fit for someone who likes variety and takes satisfaction in making sure details do not fall through the cracks.

Work Close to Home

Elderwood at Hamburg offers a convenient onsite opportunity for candidates throughout Hamburg, Orchard Park, West Seneca, Blasdell, Lackawanna, Eden, Evans, Angola, Derby and surrounding Southtowns communities.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do as Purchasing Clerk:

• Review approved purchase requisitions and enter, log and place purchase orders
• Process routine and stock orders according to established ordering schedules
• Distribute purchase-order information to the appropriate departments
• Communicate with departments and vendors regarding pricing, quotes, delivery information, product specifications and units of measure
• Receive, open, process and distribute mail and purchasing-related materials
• Maintain organized records of purchase orders, requisitions, quotations and related documentation
• Print and distribute purchasing reports
• Help maintain the facility’s automated purchasing system
• Monitor inventory and order supplies and forms as needed
• Receive, pack, unpack and organize items in the stockroom
• Distribute products and materials to departments, coworkers and designated storage areas
• Keep the stockroom clean, orderly and easy to navigate
• Provide responsive, professional service to employees, vendors, residents and visitors

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring as Purchasing Clerk

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least six months of purchasing-related work experience
• Knowledge of standard office equipment
• Strong organizational, communication and telephone skills
• Ability to work effectively with facility employees, vendors and customer-service contacts
• Ability to manage details, maintain accurate records and follow established ordering processes
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull or carry materials weighing up to 35 pounds

You May Be a Strong Fit If You Have Experience As A:

• Purchasing Clerk
• Procurement Clerk
• Inventory Clerk
• Receiving Clerk
• Order Entry Clerk
• Stockroom Clerk
• Administrative Assistant
• Supply Clerk
• Materials Coordinator

Experience in healthcare or long-term care can be helpful, but the most important qualities are accuracy, organization, responsiveness and a willingness to support the needs of multiple departments.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.