Purchasing/Inventory Control Specialist

Virginia Gay Hospital, established in Vinton in 1923, is an independent, nonprofit critical access hospital supported by a strong local community. The organization includes a 25-bed hospital and four family medical clinics located throughout Benton County, Iowa, offering high-quality, local healthcare and opportunities for professional growth and meaningful patient relationships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Attendance at work on a regular and reliable basis

· Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of job

· Procure supplies and equipment per facility policy

· Receive freight into materials management software

· Delivery of stock supplies and equipment purchases throughout the facility per electronic requisitions received in the department via materials management software

· Research GPO website for supply and equipment pricing

· Approval of invoices and assignments of general ledger (GL) numbers via materials management software or manual submissions to Accounts Payable

· Unloading supplies and equipment for distribution throughout the facility

· Communication with other departments and reporting supply needs and problems to your direct supervisor

· Manage backorders by communicating delays and seek alternative options

· Perform cycle counts in storeroom(s)

· Assist in counting and recording year-end inventory

· Monitor expiration dates of supplies

· Attend departmental and in-service meetings/trainings as requested/required

· Restock storeroom(s)

· Mail packages via UPS/Fed Ex for all department needs

· Record daily inventory transfers via materials management system

· Willingness to attend outside meetings and training opportunities. Share any and all pertinent information with department and others.

· Maintains departmental knowledge in all areas of responsibilities including regulatory requirements

· Provides accurate and timely periodic reports for both internal and external use

· Identify and communicate any major areas of concern in a timely manner to the appropriate team member

· Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· High school graduate

· Intermediate to advanced computer/software skills

· High attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Previous experience with purchasing of supplies and equipment

· Inventory control management

· Working knowledge of pricing contracts (GPO’s, etc.)

 

Virginia Gay Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.