Purchasing Clerk

Benefis Community Care is seeking a Purchasing Clerk!

This is your opportunity to join one of Montana's most modern and progressive health systems. One of the "150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare" 6 years in a row. We also were recognized as one of "America's Best Midsize Employers" by Forbes in 2018, as well as “America’s Best-In-State Employers” by Forbes in 2019 and 2021.

People who work at Benefis are part of a community. You'll have the support of your organization, excellent compensation, as well as great benefits - and the advantage of working at the highest level of your field.

Job Summary: Assists the Lead Purchasing Agent with the operation of the procurement function of the department. Maintains the computerized materials management system. Assists Equipment Services Manager as necessary.

• Reviews and checks for accuracy, specification and need and processes all approved orders and requisitions.
• Places all orders with distributors utilizing phone or automatic order entry.
• Verifies all packing slips against purchase orders and forwards to Accounts Payable.
• Interfaces directly with Accounts Payable in instances where price discrepancies exist between the purchase order and invoice. Approves short payments to distributors for the invoiced price.
• Reports all major or consistent price discrepancies to the Materials Management Director.
• Coordinates all product returns with various vendors.
• Assists the Lead Purchasing Agent with market trend studies and cost analysis.
• Assists the Lead Purchasing Agent with implementation of PAR level for the DME Department.
• Interfaces directly with department managers in relation to procurement to establish specification and need.
• Communicates with all departments in relation to requisitions and orders that are in progress.
• Reviews backorders and expedites these orders.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned by the Equipment Services Manager.
• Processes paper flow according to proper procedure in the most time efficient manner.
• Requires minimal supervision in performance of job duties; is a self-starter.
• Prioritizes responsibilities to ensure completion of duties.
• Maintains an accurate filing system for purchase orders and requisitions.
• Updates, catalogs, price lists and product vendor files as needed.
• Interfaces directly with sales representatives to ensure price competition and accuracy are achieved.
• Combines all orders by vendor to ensure that orders are placed in the most efficient manner.
• Makes corrections, deletions and adjustments to suggested orders submitted.
• Helps to complete tasks in the Equipment Services Dept. that are not within the job description. Renders self available, when responsibilities have been met, to assist in areas that may require assistance within Spectrum.
• Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations.
• Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.

Qualifications:

At least two (2) years of experience with the procurement function in the healthcare environment preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.41 - $22.61 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Salary : $18 - $23