PA at Louisiana Eye and Laser Center

Alexandria, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clerical Skills, Client Service Mentality, Communication Skills, Negotiation Skills, Advanced Computer Skills, Basic Math Knowledge, Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency, Attention To Detail, Record Maintenance, Vendor Management

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description Job Summary: The Purchasing Assistant will work with vendors to place orders for the products and raw materials that the business needs. Conduct administrative and support activities to keep the purchasing department running efficiently. Help maintain inventory and purchase records. Help conduct vendor research and selection to cut costs and enhance profitability or efficiency. This position also will run errands for the office often. This role requires excellent attention to detail as well as the ability to maintain and update paper and computerized purchasing records. Duties/Responsibilities: Maintain strong working relationships with our vendors Review purchasing agreements with vendors and maintain open lines of communications with those vendors Develop an active process for measuring supply inventory and determining purchasing needs based on quarterly and annual numbers Stay up to date with industry trends and establish long-term purchasing arrangements with vendors when it is beneficial to the company Compare product deliveries with issued purchase orders and contact vendors when there are discrepancies Create and administer a task priority list based on company needs. Run errands as requested. Maintain purchase records. Monitors the finances of the company and looks for ways to effectively cut costs. Other duties as assigned. Other duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Requirements Required Skills/Abilities: Clerical Skills. Client Service Mentality. Communication Skills. Negotiation Skills. Advanced computer skills. Basic math knowledge. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software. Staff-centered. Results-oriented. Systems-thinker. Education and Experience High school diploma/GED required 2 years in a purchasing role preferred Medical terminology preferred Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Affirmative Action/EEO statement Louisiana Eye and Laser’s practice is to comply with all federal, state and local employment law, and it is committed to equal opportunity in employment. LEL is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, veteran status, membership or application for membership in a uniformed service such as the military or a public health service, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

Responsibilities

The Purchasing Assistant will manage vendor relations, place orders for necessary products and raw materials, and conduct administrative support to ensure the purchasing department runs efficiently. This role also involves maintaining inventory records, conducting vendor research to enhance profitability, and frequently running errands for the office.