Purchasing Agent

Pisces Healthcare
Sterling, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/19/2024 CLOSED ON 5/31/2024

Job Posting for Purchasing Agent at Pisces Healthcare

Description

Pisces Healthcare Solutions is a medical equipment and supply distributor supporting our VA hospital system. We are a veteran owned small business and a government contractor. We serve those who have served by providing the medical equipment needed to support our veterans. Our customers benefit from our diverse portfolio of products and services, as well as the convenience and peace of mind that come from relying on one trusted partner for everything they need. We are one of the fastest growing companies in our industry. It's an exciting time to join the Pisces Team!

Who are we looking for?

Pisces Healthcare Solutions is looking for business-minded professionals, with successful track records who strive for organizational success, seek career growth, and can work in a fast-paced environment. Are you looking to make an impact at a company with a mission? Come make your mark at Pisces Healthcare Solutions!

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Veteran and all other protected classes.

General Summary

This role entails collaborating and negotiating with suppliers to procure goods and services vital for company operations. Key responsibilities include identifying suppliers, conducting research on goods, services, and materials, and managing the processing of purchasing orders.

Responsibilities

  • Efficiently managing and tracking of orders
  • Formulating pricing recommendations
  • Effective communication with vendors to ensure smooth procurement processes
  • Collaborating with logistic and customer service teams daily
  • Providing updated pricing and substitution information to customer service team
  • Generating purchase orders, monitoring stock availability, expediting orders as necessary, and authorizing payment for purchases
  • Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with our network of manufacturers and vendors to proactively address potential supply disruptions and opportunities to leverage our buying power
  • Overseeing an annual inventory

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
  • Relevant experience 3 years
  • Previous experience in Warehousing/Distribution and/or Healthcare industries a strong plus
  • Critical thinking and negotiation skills
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Analytical, numbers focused problem-solving.
  • Knowledge of Finale software a plus
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word

Physical Requirements

This job may require extended periods of sitting and using computer peripherals.

Note: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and this job might have other duties as assigned, necessary for the efficient functioning of the department and company. The company reserves the right to modify this job description, as needed.
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