Join us as a Purchasing Specialist!
Full time 40 hours, onsite Monday-Friday in our Auburn, MA office
The purchasing specialist is responsible for ordering all hospital supplies, supervision of the inbound/outbound materials, and oversight of the purchase and delivery of medical supplies.
As a Purchasing Specialist:
- Manage expenses by maintaining an accurate log of expenditures to be submitted to CFO for regular month-end financial review
- Establish an inventory maintenance process that can be scaled and adapted hospital wide. The inventory maintenance process will focus on expiration dates, supply count, rate of refill, and cost
- Coordinate all inbound and outbound traffic to maximize cost-effectiveness
- Provide expert insight into supply chain solutions to C-Suite Executives and Department Heads to ensure supply solutions are met and maintained
- Develop and maintain client relationships by providing best-in-service customer care
- Leverage vendor relations to negotiate and maintain best rates consistent with company policy and procedure
- Ensure purchase orders are completed in a timely manner
- Work closely with internal customers to resolve order issues and supply interruptions.
- Responsible for maintaining the efficient flow of purchase order requisitions and the placement of routine orders
- Observe and adhere to company policies and procedures
The Purchasing Specialist will have the following:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
- 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting
- 2 years of experience in supply chain
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 365
- Working knowledge of medical supplies
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
When you join the growing Vistas team as a Cash Poster, you’ll receive:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401(k) match
- Employer paid long term disability (LTD)
- Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Flexible Spending Account
The Vistas is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
