Purchasing Agent
Description:
Are you passionate about serving patients in an inspiring work environment alongside talented people? Get moving with OCR! With over 50 years in business, we are the premier provider of orthopedic care in the tri state region. Our organization continues to grow and we are looking for individuals who share our mission.
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for monitoring inventory levels of supplies and materials, preparing purchase orders, monitoring vendor pricing, and responding to inquiries regarding order status, delivery and invoicing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Maintains accurate records of goods ordered and received, ensuring packing slips are approved and matched with respective invoices. Prepares reports, as requested, regarding supply costs, utilization trends, etc.
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Works with vendors to confirm product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. Ensures that the best possible prices, quality, and service are delivered.
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Prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders or bid requests for supplies in accordance with company policy and negotiated vendor terms.
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Ensures supplier compliance with site and company requirements for security and safety.
Requirements
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High School diploma or equivalent required.
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Minimum of one year experience in purchasing operations including just-in-time inventory methods and par levels.
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Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite and computerized purchasing, inventory, and cost systems related to medical equipment and supplies.
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Core Competencies in safety and security, communication, dependability and initiative.
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Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willing to travel to multiple locations.
Physical Requirements
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The work environment is the typical office environment. The employee must be able to complete their work satisfactorily in an environment where there are significant distractions, including staff, patients, and vendors walking through and conversing, telephones ringing, conversations carrying over, loud noises, and interruptions to answer questions from others.
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
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The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and should do so in a sound and safe manner. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Benefits
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Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
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Life and AD&D Insurance
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Retirement savings and profit sharing plan participation
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Employee Assistance Program
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Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
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Company-sponsored events
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Annual merit increases
**Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status, and a waiting period may apply .
Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies (OCR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. OCR is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual experience and qualifications, without regard to a person’s race, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other protected status.
Posting Information
Posting Date:
December 13, 2023
Location:
Fort Collins
Department:
Purchasing
Job Information
Shift:
M-F
Job Type:
Full Time (Non-exempt)
Pay Rate:
$19.00 - $29.50/hour, commensurate with experience
