Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manger

Company :

Auxo Medical refurbish, recondition and service medical equipment including sterile processing, biomedical, anesthesia, and other ancillary medical equipment. Our company is growing and expanding its customer base. Based in Richmond, VA we are currently servicing the Mid-Atlantic, Florida, Kentucky, and Michigan. We are looking for motivated and skilled people to support that growth.

Position Description :

As the Purchasing Manger you will lead the purchasing department and assist with requests for parts, supplies, services, and equipment, as well as maintain minimum stock levels, manage inventory, fulfill parts sales orders, and provides administrative support. A high attention to detail, high degree of accuracy, solid organizational skills and professionalism are crucial factors in daily administration of this position. Must be able to work independently, with little or no supervision. Prioritization with a sense of urgency is essential.  Opportunity for advancement for motivated individuals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Manage the purchasing department : Ensure timely and accurate ordering of parts and equipment. Identify improved sources for parts, as well as developing relationships with companies to produce fabricated parts for production. Work with the manufacturing and biomedical departments to manage shipping priorities.
• Placing   Purchasing   Orders :   Communicate with multiple departments to determine purchasing requirements and priorities. Accurately read and analyze sales history, inventory status, then turn that information in to actionable purchase order.
• Tracking Purchase Orders :   Track the status of all purchase orders. Maintain a current list of expected arrival dates for all purchase orders which have been placed. Disseminate expected arrival information to the appropriate sales and operations personnel.
• Purchase Orders Discrepancies :   Work with Auxo Medical's staff, as well as our vendors to resolve discrepancies that include invoicing errors, delivery issues, backorders, inconsistencies, freight claims, etc.
• Inventory Control :   Ensure that the inventory count and the inventory value in the accounting software match actual conditions. Implement periodic cycle counts and plan and implement the annual physical inventory count. Manage minimum stock levels per Auxo's guidelines. E nsuring proper inventory storage and tracking.
• Measure the success with our suppliers :   Create and maintain a supplier score card program to ensure our suppliers are reaching our expectations and communicate the results to the suppliers for improvement actions if required.
• Administrative Support :   Backup phone queues during high volume call periods or when the administrative assistant is out of the office. Perform backup of administrative duties performed by other inside administrative position such as needed.

REQUIREMENTS :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Physical Requirements :

Requires the ability to work eight or more hours per day in the confined quarters of an office. Also requires the ability to read plans, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and / or carry items less than 50 pounds. Office work requires sitting at a computer monitor for extended periods of time, completing paperwork and to receive / return phone messages. Standing is required for various activities.

Benefits :

Auxo Medical provides paid time off and holidays, medical and 401k benefits. Advancement opportunities for top performers.

Salary :   $ 22 to $ 26 per hour depending on experience

Schedule : Monday through Friday. Occasional overtime.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Equal Opportunity Employer