Purchasing Assistant

Who is Drive DeVilbiss…

Drive DeVilbiss has become a leading manufacturer of medical products with a strong and consistent track record of growth achieved both organically and through acquisitions. We are proud of our high-quality, diverse product portfolio, channel footprint and global operating scale. Our products are sold into the homecare, long-term care, retail and e-commerce channels in more than 80 countries around the world.
“Leading the World with Innovative Healthcare Solutions that Enhance Lives”

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Summary (Major Purpose of the Role): *Provide administrative support for purchasing department.

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Main Activities/Responsibilities: (Duties may vary between Purchasing Assistants)*

• Procurement of assigned items
• Issue Purchase orders for packing/shipping materials, nonstock items, office supplies, and commodities
• Process purchase orders for building-wide purchase requests; assist with receipt issues
• Maintain water cooler contract
• Purchasing department support/administration
• Produce and distribute daily on hand reports for vendors that ship to target or min/max inventory levels
• Submit purchase orders for all buyers to vendors via fax/email and produce weekly summary report of all purchase orders
• Expediting and delinquent purchase order follow up
• Trouble shoot accounts payable and receiving issues
• Maintain all purchasing files – purchase orders, certificates of compliance, and packing slips
• Maintain supplier quality files – supplier self-assessments, non-disclosure agreements, ISO certifications, etc.
• Special projects as required for procurement and supplier quality
• Manage and reconcile purchasing credit card
• Handle petty cash, balance monthly
• Identify and greet guests
• Answer incoming/overflow calls
• Sort and distribute mail building-wide
• Sort incoming faxes
• Schedule conference rooms
• Organize large meetings/meals
• Stock main conference room with drinks and supplies

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Competencies: *

• Strong administrative/organizational skills

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Reporting Relationships and Supervision: *

• This position works under the direct supervision. Areas of responsibility are reviewed frequently, as needed.

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Education and Experience: *

• Minimum high school or GED; 2 year business-related degree preferred.
• Minimum one year of office experience; experience in a purchasing department preferred.

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Why Apply to Drive DeVilbiss…*
Competitive Benefits, Paid Time Off, 401(k) Savings Plan

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EEO Statement: Drive DeVilbiss is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. Drive DeVilbiss complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities._

Job Type: Full-time