Purchasing Staff

Job description?Undertake the regular ordering of medical and non-medical consumables ensuring stock available to meet demand?Maintain complete updated purchasing records/data and pricing in the system?Ensure competent execution of all regular purchasing duties and administrative works?Schedule store visits and conduct competitor survey?Coordinate with supplier to ensure on time delivery?Order and procure medical and non-medical special and capital items as directed?Oversee and train any assisting in purchasing?In all purchasing activities create specifications, obtains quotes, negotiate price, place purchase orders, expedite delivery and problem solve , keep records and track all cost?Liaise with the suppliers and department supervisors to ensure effective and correct actions on order requests?Investigate and problems solve outstanding purchasing issues and problems. Liaise with Supply staff and Hospital departments as necessary?Assist and advice Hospital staff and Management with enquiries regarding purchasing issues, procedures, needs and costsQualification?College Diploma in any related business course?1 year work experience as Purchasing Staff?Highly developed written and verbal communication skills including experienced in using email?Proven ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with suppliers, clients and staff?Experience of purchasing within a large service focused organization?Proven ability to successfully project manages multiple purchasing tasks and achieves deadlines?Good interpersonal skills?Good organizational and problem solving skills?Proven ability to work as a team member in a multidisciplinary environment?Proven ability to apply high ethical standards and represent the hospital in a professional manner