Inventory Control & Purchasing Specialist

Company: CODAC Health
Location: Tucson
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Job Details
Job Location
Speedway, Bldg 1 - Tucson, AZ
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
2 Year Degree
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Category
Inventory
Description
Summary
This Inventory Control & Purchasing Specialist is responsible for seeking reliable vendors or suppliers, negotiating prices or contracts as well as coordinating the day-to-day product ordering and inventory levels to ensure that CODAC objectives are met.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies.
• Seek reliable vendors or suppliers to provide quality goods at reasonable prices including but not limited to negotiating prices and contracts.
• Maintain accurate system and physical inventory balances on all assets, including location, quantity, type & value. Perform location and product verification tasks as required.
• Administer the inventory control and distribution of materials in centralized and remote storerooms.
• Follow standard operating procedures for changing and/or resolving discrepancies on purchase orders.
• Help develop & write standard operating procedures.
• Plan short and long-term objectives for the materials control function. Set priorities for utilizing resources.
• Prepare budget and control expenditures.
• Communicate issues and/or any discrepancies, missing or erroneous data to Purchasing and/or Accounts Payables.
• Help perform root cause investigations of basic inventory discrepancies and identify damaged and obsolete merchandise; escalate issues to higher level management, as needed.
• Direct and coordinate inventory control functions with Operations, Information Technology and Finance departments.
• Evaluate the storeroom activities for accuracy and quality.
• Oversee the keeping of stock records and the updating of the data on the computerized maintenance management system.
• Meet with appropriate departments and management to coordinate future needs/ requirements from inventory.
• Participate in CODAC-wide cross-functional projects or workgroups.
• Performs other related duties in accordance with agency growth and changes. Qualifications
  Education:
  • A minimum of Associates degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience Experience:
    • Five (5) years progressively responsible experience in inventory management/control. Experience in advanced data analysis and statistics.
    • 1 year of experience in an inventory, purchasing, transportation, logistics, receiving, or distribution related role.
    • Strong interpersonal skills, detail oriented and able to coordinate/manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Certifications:
      • Lean, Sigma or Agile, preferred Additional Requirements:
        • Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Agile and/or Continuous Process Improvement.
        • Knowledge of materials management and administration.
        • Proficient in use of a computerized maintenance management system.
        • Valid Arizona Drivers license, proof of current insurance and willingness to use personal vehicle. Drivers license is an essential requirement for performing duties for this position.
        • Clean Motor Vehicle Record - no more than 2 moving violations or a license suspension in past 3 years. Skills:
          • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
          • Skilled in the use of Microsoft office software to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Keywords: CODAC Health, Tucson , Inventory Control & Purchasing Specialist, Professions , Tucson, Arizona