PSD Buyer & Inventory Coordinator

Varied (United States of America)

Department:

100 - 650000 TG - Patient Supply Distribution

 

Position Description:
 

Guided by established policies and procedures with minimal supervision the Inventory Coordinator is responsible for maintaining an adequate supply of all material and inventory in the Patient Supply Distribution (PSD) department. Reviews all requisitions and places orders for products needed. An active member of one or more Product Analysis Committees and pro-actively strives to meet agreed-upon annual savings goals. Operates with the use of the inventory component of the Workday software for managing par levels; manages and updates catalog and vendor file information. Produces cycle count reports for weekly and annual inventory.

Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree in business related field preferred.
2. Inventory management experience preferred, preferably using an automated system and gained in healthcare.
3. Two years previous healthcare purchasing or related business experience is preferred in order to analyze needs, evaluate circumstances and negotiate in the best interest of the employer.
4. Experienced with computer equipment and the ability to manage a preprogrammed computer database preferred.
5. Experience with Windows, word processing, materials management inventory systems, spreadsheets is preferred.
6. Knowledge of Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO's) preferred.
7. Strong professional and interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing preferred.