Urgently Hiring Hospital Purchase Agent | White Plains, NY LOOKING FOR Urgently Hiring Hospital Purchase Agent | White Plains, NY JOB AT White Plains, NY

The Purchasing Agent processes requisitions and issues purchase orders, negotiates contracts and performs bid procedures and bid analysis. Acts as the authorized agent for procurement of assigned commodities as designated by the Purchasing Manager. The Purchasing Agent assists in meeting appropriate regulatory standards, complying with corporate policy and procedures for procurement of supplies and equipment for Health System and for promoting collaboration with internal and external customers.

Major Responsibilities:
1. Works with Health System departments and/or affiliate clinics to provide the most cost effective products, services, and equipment.
2. Works with outside vendors, group purchasing organizations and/or other entities to acquire the most appropriate, cost-effective products for their area of responsibility and the organization.
3. Responsible for negotiation and contract management of supplies and services for their area of responsibility and the organization.
4. Develops and maintains computer database to facilitate the purchasing and inventory processes.
5. Responsible for creating and submitting Request for Proposals to vendors for products and services.
6. Represents thedepartment on various committees as assigned by manager or program director.
7. Purchasing agent in Purchasing may be responsible for any of the following depending on area of responsibility:
Surgery/Interventional Radiology/Cath Lab purchasing
Facility Operation/Environmental purchasing
Construction Engineering purchasing
Non-medical and/or medical supplies
8. Purchasing agent in Foodservice completes forecasting and production for all areas of food production according to cycle calendar and special events.
9. Performs other job-related responsibilities as requested.

Shift: 9AM to 5PM

Payrate: $30-$40

Location: White Plains, NY

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 – $40.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• White Plains, NY 10601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have working as a Purchase Agent for a hospital

Work Location: One location