Purchasing Agent

Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.0 | Full Time | Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM | This is an onsite position

Salary: The posted range for this position is $53,643.00 to $73,778.00.

Position Summary

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for the foundational procurement functions to support the Asante system and arrange for high-quality goods and solutions at the best combined value. This position plays a central role in negotiating, soliciting bids, expediting orders, cost-reduction initiatives, alternative supply solutions, manufacturer recall management, processing requisitions, sourcing decisions, purchase order issuance, and purchase order management.

Position Qualifications

Education

• Associate's degree in a related field - OR - two additional years of direct healthcare/hospital purchasing experience (in lieu of the degree) is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in related field, preferred.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of Purchasing experience is required - with clinical ,medical supply and contract experience being preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office programs (specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience in negotiating prices and terms and conditions.
• Capability to perform market research, data analysis, and purchasing best practices.
  
  

Preferred Certifications

• ASCM, ISM/CSCP, SCPro, NCMA, or related Supply Chain certificate.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Support assigned departments with their supply and purchased service needs: Satisfy all demand resulting in purchase order issuance, all while providing outstanding customer service to internal customers and external suppliers that complies with Asante's behavioral standards: Excellence, Respect, Honesty, Service, and Teamwork.
• Provide Sourcing Decisions: Assess supplier profiles and analyze offers. Ensure purchasing activity does not and will not conflict with existing contracts.
• Contract/Order Negotiation and Administration: Prepare and implement effective negotiation tactics in the best interest of Asante, our clinical departments, and the community we serve.
• Maintain Supplier Performance: Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance to terms of contracts. Propose solutions for supplier improvement plans.
• Purchase Order Management: Verifies receipt of items ordered and resolves shipment errors with suppliers. Efficiently collaborate with both Receiving and Accounts Payable departments to resolve invoice-matching issues. Arrange for supplier returns and credits when applicable.
• Demand Forecasting Support: Assist assigned departments with purchase planning by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Regulatory and Internal Policy Compliance: Maintaining compliance with all regulatory and Asante requirements.
  
  

Total Rewards Package

• Earn a competitive and progressive salary.
• Benefit from health plans that are focused on health and wellness including medical, dental, vision and wellness beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Plan for your future with a retirement package that includes up to 6% employer contribution.
• Experience a healthy work-life balance with our generous earned time off (ETO).
• Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment plans.
  
  

At Asante, we are guided by our values below. Explore Asante more by visiting www.asante.org/careers

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.