Assistant Buyer

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About the role

Assists the Purchasing Department with a variety of activities and projects. Coordinates activities related to ordering, returns, and back-orders. Provides administrative and customer service support, including monitoring the vendor check-in program and assisting with various projects.

Responsibilities

• Completes purchase order tasks including placing routine orders via fax, in person, EDI, and telephone.
• Interprets and answers questions regarding routine order status.
• Follows up on back-order concerns.
• Provides status updates and identifies alternative solutions for buyers.
• Researches purchase orders to facilitate returns and credits on routine orders.
• Greets and assists visitors, including vendors.
• Administers vendor check-in processes and policy.
• Provides administrative support by maintaining purchase order and contract files, drafting correspondence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent
• 3 years of experience in reception, office, secretarial, or general administrative work
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of purchasing practices and principles
• Ability to work independently

Qualifications

Desired for the position:

• Previous experience as a buyer
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting

Pay

$23.72 - $37.95 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits
• Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount