Purchasing Agent

Since 1957, Shield Healthcare has provided high-quality healthcare services while focusing on customer satisfaction and employee achievement. We are dedicated to fulfilling the medical supply needs of consumers and the caregiving community while maintaining a 99% overall customer satisfaction rating. Over the years, Shield HealthCare has expanded nationally with current service locations in California, Colorado, Illinois, Ohio, Texas and Washington. Shield HealthCare is looking for a Purchasing Agent in our Valencia, CA office to coordinate activities involved with procuring goods and services for the organization JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Reviews requisitions Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule Prepares purchase orders Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action Expedites delivery of goods to users Creates and distributes manufacturer backorder report Inventory adjustments and investigation/resolution of discrepancies Processing of backorders for shipment upon receipt Analysis and maintenance of reorder parameters Expediting and backorder prevention reports Review and resolution of slow turning inventory Regularly scheduled replenishments Conduct periodic location verification Review/evaluate/maintain automated inventory reorder parameters Miscellaneous projects as assigned by supervisor QUALIFICATIONS: 5 years purchasing experience required Excellent verbal and written communication skills Good analytical skills Multi-task ability Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data entry Inventory management experience is preferred Ability to lift 25 lbs SALARY & BENEFITS: $20-27/hour Medical, Dental and Vision (Eligible first day of employment) Flexible Spending Account Life & Disability Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Vacation and Sick Days Paid Holidays Education Assistance Career-minded individuals will find our business challenging and our reputation for excellence just one of the rewards we have to offer. To further enhance this tradition of excellence, our employees participate in continuous training and development programs in a variety of disciplines. The posted range for this position is $20-27/hour which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay withing the posted range including education, prior experience, training, current skills, certifications, location/labor market, internal equity, etc. Shield Healthcare, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual…