What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Assistant position at Young Innovations?
Company Overview
PuraGraft® represents leading manufactures of biologics, pharmaceuticals and surgical supplies for oral surgery and implantology. Our culture enables an entrepreneurial spirit focused on growth and increasing potential. We are looking for like minded people who want to be apart of our team!
Responsibilities
- Inventory Control
- Monitor stock levels of all products
- Front counter orders as items are received, as needed.
- Source the best cost and availability for all products.
- Add new items.
- Maintain vendor licensing records
- Maintain customer service with Strategic Accounts (USOSM, etc.)
- Clear understanding of SOPs and Compliance Requirements
- Assist with inventory cycle counts as needed, resolving adjustments.
- Purchasing
- Process Purchase Orders
- Seek out alternate vendors for sales
- Do cost comparisons between vendors
- Evaluate vendors based on, on time delivery, quality of service provided, quality of products provided, etc
- Work closely with Warehouse & Distribution Manager to accomplish customer expectations
Qualifications
- High School diploma/GED required
- Minimum 1 year experience in customer service, warehouse and/or purchasing experience
- Prefer knowledge of medical device, pharma, allograft products
Competencies
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel & MS Office Suite
- Strong math and accounting skills
- Previous experience with (ERP) Prophet 21 System preferred
- Strong Customer Service Skills
- Strong Team Work Skills
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, balance, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.
Young Innovations, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify participating employer
