Hospital Purchasing Agent
Job Description
Posting Number
PG194244SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Hospital Purchasing AgentAnticipated Hiring Range
$36,000 - $42,000Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pmJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
192001 - CVM Teaching HospitalAbout the Department
Patients benefit from the combined expertise of multiple specialists utilizing a team approach to patient health care. Each year, nearly 25,000 patients are treated in the VH. The VH provides compassionate care, state of the art specialty health care, expert clinical instruction for 4th year veterinary students from College of Veterinary Medicine, and ongoing investigation of innovative techniques and procedures to further advance the field of veterinary medicine.
Essential Job Duties
Primary duties of the Hospital Purchasing Agent include, but are not limited to the following:
* Verifying purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to inventory reorder report; clarifying unclear items, recommending alternatives to requesters.
* Preparing purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department.
* Obtaining purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders.
* Verifying receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolving shipments in error with suppliers. Unpacking and stocking items on assigned shelving units.
* Authorizing payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation. Managing monthly account statements to ensure invoices are paid in a timely manner.
* Keeping information accessible by sorting and filing documents accurately.
* Providing purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
* Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
* Accomplishing purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
* Cross-training to assist other Purchasing Agents and Inventory Specialist as needed.
Other Responsibilities
for a large and complex organization.
* Other duties may be assigned, as needed or warranted, by management.
Minimum Experience/Education
High school diploma or equivalency.
Other Required Qualifications
- Previous experience working with medications and/or medical supplies in a veterinary or human environment
- Familiarity with pharmaceutical, veterinary and/or medical technology.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel (or similar software).
- Ability to understand and make high-level decisions regarding procurement of needed pharmaceutical inventory
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds constantly and 30+ pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Inventory Management
- Experience in a veterinary hospital.
Required License or Certification
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
09/25/2024Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
10/02/2024Notice to Applicants
Special Instructions
Position Number
00044052Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Support Services AssociatePosition Classification Band Level
JourneyPosition Classification Salary Range
$ 33,540 - $ 58,335Salary Grade Equivalency
GN05Alternate Option
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Medical EmergenciesTime Limited Position
NoDepartment Id
192001 - CVM Teaching HospitalAA/EEO
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
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