Job Details
3613
*PURCHASING TECHNICIAN (REQ 3613)* MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
[]( Bartlett Street, Homer, AK, 99603)Homer, AK
Technical
Full Time, Variable, 8 per day
Req # 3613
This *Purchasing Tech *position is located in our *Materials Management Department.*
*Hours:*
This is a full time 40 hours per week, benefited position, Mon-Fri, 8 hours per day.
*Starting Salary:*
* $26.08 - $36.94/hr. (Rate of pay quoted is for less than 1 to 30 years of experience, pay is based on years of experience.)
*What you'll do:*
* Oversee the day-to-day material inventory process as directed by the Materials Manager.
* Be responsible for researching purchasing options, monitoring inventory, placing orders, ensuring timely receipts of goods purchased within the SPH system,
* Recommend purchases within designated purchasing group organization and authority.
* Utilize the software system in place at SPH, and be responsible for accurate and thorough detail entry.
* Represent SPH in dealings with the public, with local and distant vendors, in transactions with SPH staff and physicians as well as the extended campus and medical staff; a position and inclusive attitude is necessary.
* Troubleshoot, correct daily transactions as needed, and ensure the prompt order and delivery of necessary supplies and equipment.
* Assist in covering the warehouse, expediting, and medical supply when necessary.
* The ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and may involve bending, stooping, and manual rigors when covering for other Materials Management (MM) positions.
* You will have intensive and prolonged telephone business, daily contacts with delivery services.
*What you'll need:*
* High School Diploma or GED
* Bachelor s degree in business administration/accounting/nursing/ or basic science is preferred
* 3 years of materials management experience preferred
* Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) preferred
* Knowledge in inventory control and management
* Knowledge of medical terminology and medical supplies
* Strong communication and negotiation skills
* Good record of attendance and reliability
* Ability to operate Materials Information systems
* Strong ability to assess / effectively deal with multiple management / personality styles in daily operations.
* Analytical Skills incorporating statistical/financial/operational/cultural elements into complex decision making
* Proven problem solver
* Strong ability to improvise and be creative in finding solutions to multi-faceted operational situations.
* In depth understanding of group purchasing organization (GPO) principles and practices
* Knowledge of current materials management, purchasing and inventory control principles in hospital and/or institutional environments
* Proficient in the use of current technology, including Microsoft Office products
* Ability to learn and effectively use electronic medical records and other systems and equipment
* Ability to develop processes and protocols and to maintain accurate documentation and records
* Ability to cultivate effective partnerships and work in collaboration with providers, other health care professionals, caregivers, and patients
* Knowledge of purchasing protocols
* Experience in dealing with the public, business and fellow employees
* Skilled in use of computer documentation, FAX, telephone and office machines
* Ability to be flexible, persistent, and thorough
*What you'll get:*
* Health/Dental/Vision Insurance,
* Up to $2,000 annual Health Reimbursement Account w/health insurance,
* Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation Time and Sick Time,
* 8 Paid Holidays Per Year,
* Health & Wellness Reimbursement - up to $500 per year,
* Annual Retention Bonus,
* 403b Retirement Plan with employer match!
* Company Sponsored Life Insurance,
* Student Loan Forgiveness,
* Tuition Reimbursement,
* Bereavement Leave - up to 40 hours
*About Us:*
South Peninsula Hospital is a 22 bed critical access hospital (CAH), with an attached 28 bed long term care facility, and a variety of clinics. We provide care close to home for the southern Kenai Peninsula. We have been three times named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital out of more than 1,300 critical access hospitals nationwide.
Homer, Alaska, is a seaside town nestled on the shores of beautiful Kachemak Bay, offering breathtaking views of glaciers, mountains and wildlife. Homer is on the road system, and a four to five hour drive from Anchorage. If you are looking for community, adventure, culture, scenery or solitude, you'll find all of that and more here!
*Contact Us:*
If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Tara Kain, HR Recruiter, in the Human Resources Department at South Peninsula Hospital, at 907-###-#### or email ...@sphosp.org.
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Work, play, and live in beautiful Homer, Alaska, on stunning Kachemak Bay! Wonderful quality of life in Homer friendly people, quality public schools, comprehensive health and wellness care, a vibrant art community, amazing restaurants and world class recreational opportunities hiking, fishing (salmon, halibut and more!), kayaking, boating, sightseeing and much more!
South Peninsula Hospital (SPH) is the healthcare provider of choice, with a dynamic and dedicated team committed to service excellence. SPH has been three times named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital out of more than 1,300 critical access hospitals nationwide, based on the iVantage Health Analytic's Hospital Strength survey.
SPH, located in the heart of Homer, Alaska, is a 22-bed Acute Care, 9-bed Emergency Department, 3 room Labor and Delivery, critical access hospital with an attached 28-bed Long Term Care facility. Our staff of over 500 uses state-of-the art technology and equipment to provide services to our rural community of over 15,000 residents. Homer is located on the Kenai Peninsula, and about a four hour drive to Anchorage.
We offer excellent benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, $2,000 annual Health Reimbursement Account, 403b retirement plan, $500 annual Health & Wellness reimbursement, generous paid time off/vacation time, student loan assistance, tuition reimbursement, and a relocation bonus!
Apply today at [ If you have any questions, please call our Human Resources Department at 907-###-#### or email [...@sphosp.org](mailto:...@sphosp.org).