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Exeter Hospital

Purchasing Agent

Exeter Hospital, Exeter, New Hampshire, us, 03833

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Performs a variety of duties to purchase material, equipment, merchandise, and supplies according to hospital guidelines for cost, quality, and delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

1-3 years experience

Major Responsibilities

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, and safety standards.

Ensures that hospital standard procedures are followed in connection with purchases of material and services.

Prepares materials and supplies purchase orders; analyzes quotations and expedites deliveries and shipments.

Obtains certifications of delivery and conducts checks against orders; checks and approves payment of invoices.

Maintains purchase order and invoice files and related purchasing records.

Follows up with vendors to ensure they meet required delivery dates.

Prepares materials and supplies purchase orders for pre‑mixed IV medications, solutions, syringes, and needles for patient care areas.

Maintains files and records of current and potential suppliers, material, prices, delivery dates, and inventories.

Prepares documentation to process requests for repairs, adjustments for damages, and incorrect shipments.

Purchases materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors.

Researches and selects products according to quality, price, and serviceability standards. Contacts vendors and hospital personnel to ensure actions are completed.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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