Purchasing Agent - PURCHASING

Job Details Kettering Health (1 Prestige Place) | Miamisburg | Full Time | First Shift

Responsibilities

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Requirements

Essential Functions: -

• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to assist with resolving invoice discrepancies.-
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Management to communicate vendor performance issues, update the itemfile, and assist with department training for requisitioning and other tools.-
• Assist departments in developing, contacting, and maintaining new and existing sources of supply.-
• Automate the purchasing process to the greatest extent possible using electronic requisitioning, electronicdata interchange, use of the blanket purchase order in PMM, and continuous update of the item file. - Assists in strengthening guest relations within Purchasing and with departments throughout the Network.- Collaborates with network department to ensure continuous improvement of processes and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Education: High School Diploma required Minimum

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• Experience: 2 years clerical experience in a business office environment or previous experience in working one or more ofthe following areas: Purchasing or inventory Required Skills- Must have excellent customer service skills-
• Ability to effectively communicate with others verbally & in writing.- Must be detailed oriented- Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite.-
• Ability to multi-task-
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and self-manage work load.-
• Ability to coach and mentor others

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best.

With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.