·         Directs purchasing activities such as value added analysis, purchasing research, buying, expediting, product

          specifications, bid analysis, contract negotiations for supplies and services, and the maintenance of appropriate

          records and files.

·         Negotiates contracts, terms, conditions, and prices for materials and services.

·         Purchases under the guidelines of  current GPO (Group Purchasing Organization)

·         Works with Department heads & other hospital personnel facilitating supply & capital equipment acquisition &

          disposal process.

·         Runs and maintains Back Order report on a timely manner

·         Runs and maintains Rental report

·         Manages Equipment rentals throughout  the hospital

·         Contributes to the creation & maintenance of a safe, positive & motivating work climate by attitude & example

          on an ongoing basis.

·         Identifies potential personnel problems or issues and implements corrective actions in a timely matter.

·         Ensure in-services & continuing education programs for all associates of the department are developed,

          scheduled, & documented.

·         Documents and/or communicates to the Director of Materials Management all incidents, injuries & such other

           information required for the safe, orderly and progressive activity of the department.

·         Demonstrates the ability to organize time, prioritize activities and solve problems.

·         Assures standards comply with local, state and federal law and regulatory requirements.

·         Other duties as assigned.