Purchasing Manager (Medical)

$55,000 - $65,000/Yr

Earth Fare - Asheville, NC

Full-time

Asheville, NC

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

Accucare Home Medical is seeking a full-time Purchasing / Warehouse Manager to oversee all purchasing decisions necessary for the company to consistently operate with all needed products, equipment, and supplies. This role is crucial in ensuring that the company maintains appropriate inventory levels and that all purchasing activities align with operational needs. The Purchasing / Warehouse Manager will report directly to the General Manager and will be responsible for managing the purchasing department's policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and implementing best practices in all departmental activities. The Purchasing / Warehouse Manager will manage purchasing decisions regarding all products, equipment, and supplies needed by the company. This includes negotiating with suppliers, analyzing technical data in suppliers' proposals, and working closely with warehouse staff to ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained. The manager will also 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. Additionally, the manager will generate and analyze financial reports on purchasing and provide these reports to the General Manager. The role requires strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with sales, warehouse, and other internal departments, as well as with suppliers. The manager must communicate clearly and professionally in both verbal and written forms, and possess good computer and analytical skills to generate reports and analyze data effectively. The work environment is primarily in a typical office and warehouse setting, and the physical demands include regular communication, sitting, standing, walking, and occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• 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 to ensure all information is accurate and complete, managing the flow of up-to-date information between purchasing and other departments 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Five years related work experience.
• Familiarity with durable medical equipment is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good computer and analytical skills.
• Good organizational skills.