Purchasing Specialist

The Blood Center; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Blood Center in Hammond is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to acquire all operational equipment and supplies, monitor supplier pricing, and ensure accurate billing. The role focuses on building strong supplier relationships and analyzing supplier performance to drive efficient procurement.

Ideal candidates have three years of logistics experience, a valid driver's license, and proven interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to support the organization's procurement and

Qualifications

• Licenses - Valid driver's license
• Education - High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience - Three years logistics experience
• Specific Skills - Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service, communication, organizational and follow-through skills

Responsibilities

• Purchase all operational equipment and supplies for the organization.
• Monitor product prices and ensure accurate billing.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Analyze and evaluate supplier performance and implement supply chain strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Follow-through

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purchasing Specialist (Hammond)

POSITION TITLE:

Purchasing Specialist

DIVISION/DEPT:

Purchasing

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:

Procurement & Logistics Director

DATE NEEDED:

Immediately

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Purchasing all operational equipment and supplies for the organization, monitoring product prices, and ensuring accurate billing, develops and maintains relationships with suppliers, analyzes and evaluates their performance and strategically approaches supply chain and agile logistic and incorporate methods into the organization's business environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licenses - Valid driver's license
• Education - High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience - Three years logistics experience
• Specific Skills - Excellent interpersonal skills
• - Excellent customer service, communication, organizational and follow-through skills