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    Purchasing Agent - Nashville, United States - Cumberland Heigh

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    The Purchasing Agent supports Cumberland Heights' mission of providing the highest quality care possible in a cost-effective manner for persons and families who are at risk for or who are suffering from the disease of chemical dependency.

    Treatment encompasses the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual dimensions of recovery by offering a safe, loving and healing environment, combining professional excellence and the principles of the Twelve Steps.


    POSITION SUMMARY

    The Purchasing Agent will evaluate and negotiate with vendors for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment and services used by Cumberland Heights.

    This position will establish and monitor the facilities purchasing and inventory control. Take the lead to work with Departmental Directors to establish budgetary goals and objectives.
    PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include some or all of the following depending on assigned area:

    • Establishes purchasing policies and ensures compliance.
    • Negotiates with vendors for goods and services for the best possible price and service guarantee.
    • Aids Director of Support Services in obtaining and awarding construction bids.
    • Serve as a project manager between Director of Support Services, Controller, Department Directors, and or Development Director for any assigned projects.
    • Manage Approve It Purchase Order System.
    • Receives and ensures supplies are accurate and distributes to departments, including managing inventory control.
    • Manage mobile phones for entire facility.
    • Ensures proper handling and distribution of company funds
    • Ensures that a welcoming, safe and healing environment is maintained for each patient and family throughout the continuum of care.
    • Recommends ways to improve the quality and delivery of services.
    • Analyze Data Projects
    • Maintains confidentiality of company and patient information.
    • Reacts productively to change.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
    Bachelor's degree preferred with a minimum of two years purchasing experience at a health care facility.


    OTHER SKILLS

    Ability to lift up to 25 pounds; ability to speak, hear, see, stand, walk and sit; ability to speak, read and write in English; excellent customer service skills; excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; superior organizational skills for managing and prioritizing multiple tasks and projects; superior ability to work independently; proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, advanced skills in excel, ability to be trained in specialty software (Medhost).

    If recovering, one year of verifiable abstinence.


    WORK ENVIRONMENT
    Position is in an office setting that involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions. Position may be subject to long hours in order to meet deadlines, attend meetings, etc. Occasional weekend and evening work is required. Occasional travel is required.

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