Purchasing Clerk I - Healthcare Procurements

Clinica Sierra Vista; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

Vacation time

Wellness plan

Education assistance

403(B) plan

Job summary

Clinica Sierra Vista in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Purchasing Clerk I to support procurement operations. You will process requisitions, verify details, place orders with approved vendors, and track deliveries to ensure timely fulfillment.

The role requires strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills, with experience in purchasing systems and Microsoft Office. Healthcare purchasing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Experience with data entry or working in an enterprise software system is a plus.
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• One year of experience in medical or healthcare purchasing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and process requisitions submitted through the purchasing system, verifying account coding and approval status in accordance with company policies.
• Communicate with requestors to clarify or correct requisition details as needed, maintaining professionalism and accuracy.
• Place orders with approved vendors based on well-defined specifications; confirm pricing, availability, and delivery timelines.
• Coordinate with vendors to track order status and follow up on delays, partial shipments, or substitutions.
• Assist with vendor setup and updates, ensuring accurate ship-to locations and documentation of licensing information.
• Maintain current and accurate storage inventory records; assist with receiving and restocking of supplies and equipment.
• Process requisitions for equipment purchases and equipment repairs.
• Provide responsive, courteous service to internal requestors and external vendors.
• Perform purchasing-related administrative tasks, such as recordkeeping, document scanning, and data entry.
• Work quickly and efficiently while maintaining high attention to detail and minimizing errors.
• Demonstrate initiative in identifying routine procurement issues and recommending appropriate solutions.
• Must have the ability to prioritize responsibilities, work effectively, and multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Knowledge and adapts to industry standards and familiarity of major suppliers, economic status of suppliers and the industry.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Clinica Sierra Vista in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Purchasing Clerk I to support procurement operations. You will process requisitions, verify details, place orders with approved vendors, and track deliveries to ensure timely fulfillment.

The role requires strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills, with experience in purchasing systems and Microsoft Office. Healthcare purchasing experience is a plus.