Purchasing/Inventory Clerk - Leigh Orthopedic Surgery Center

Leigh Orthopedic Surgery Center is offering an excellent opportunity for a Purchasing/Inventory Clerk to join the team at our state-of-the-art facility in the Virginia Beach/Norfolk area.

Summary: The purpose of a Purchasing/Inventory Clerk is to oversee the planning and coordination of a company's inventory and purchasing departments. They are tasked with researching best prices, monitoring inventory levels, and distributing supplies.  This role will report to the Materials Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the distribution of supplies in the organization.
• Monitor inventory price and ensures price is as stated on contract and in system.
• Work with management and staff to identify supply needs.
• Recommend solutions to existing processes to reduce waste and increase quality.
• Record and assess all materials quantity, quality, movement, and expenditure.
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries.
• Forecast upcoming demand.
• Monitor inventory levels and access to the material.
• Collaborate with management to plan forecasting models.
• Prepare and scan detailed records on procurement activity, quantity, and vendors.
• Assist management with coordinating equipment and instrument repairs.
• Assist management with obtaining quotes on new equipment and instruments.
• Assist coders with obtaining invoices for insurance billing purposes.
• Correspond with Center schedulers to ensure Center has implant requests.
• Assess backordered inventory, searches and acquires alternative inventory when needed.
• Research potential vendors
• Assist management with sitting up credit and returns on recalled inventory/equipment.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience in a similar role preferred.