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Earth Fare

Purchasing Manager (Medical)

Earth Fare, Asheville, North Carolina, us, 28814


Job Details

Job LocationAccucare Inc - Asheville, NC

Position TypeFull Time

Salary Range$55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/year

Job CategoryPurchasing - Procurement

Job Description

Accucare Home Medical is seeking a full time

Purchasing / Warehouse Manager . They would be responsible for carrying out all purchasing decisions necessary for the company to consistently operate with all needed products, equipment, and supplies. In addition, they would oversee all warehouses and inventory.

The Purchasing / Warehouse Manager

is responsible for carrying out all purchasing decisions necessary for the company to consistently operate with all needed products, equipment, and supplies. This position reports to the General Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Include the following, other duties may be assigned:Manage purchasing decisions regarding all products, equipment, and supplies needed by the company.Negotiate with suppliers; analyze technical data in suppliers' proposals.Work closely with Warehouse staff to ensure appropriate inventory levels in stock.Control purchase order numbers, maintain documentation of all purchase orders, and compare items received against existing purchase orders to confirm receipt of all necessary items.Oversee record keeping so that all information is accurate and complete and manage the follow of up-to-date information between purchasing and other parts of the company such as accounting and customer service.Generate and analyze financial reports on purchasing and provide these reports to the General Manager.Develop, review, and suggest changes to purchasing department policies and procedures as needed.Ensure ongoing compliance with all laws and regulations, that the department meets or exceeds accreditation standards, and that best practices are implemented in all departmental activities.Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Interpersonal Skills: Works effectively with sales, warehouse, and other internal departments as well as with suppliers in a positive and constructive manner.Communication: Speaks clearly and professionally in positive or negative situations; writes clearly and informatively; listens and gets clarification; able to read and interpret written information. Ability to recognize and direct information to the appropriate internal department or external supplier.Computer and Analytical Skills: Is able to generate reports in Brightree, extract data from various sources, and use tools such as Excel to analyze data and make purchasing decisions.Job 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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Credentials, Certification, and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree preferred.Five years related work experience.Familiarity with durable medical equipment a plus.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong interpersonal / negotiating skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsGood computer and analytical skillsGood organizational skillsWorking Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Majority of time is spent in a typical office and warehouse work environment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to focus, see, talk and hearRegularly required to communicate with others via phone, email or other means.Frequently required to sit, stand, and walkOccasionally required to bend, stoop, and lift up to 25 lbs.