Purchasing Agent

Shield HealthCare - Medical Supplies for Care at Home Since 1957

. Coordinate the purchasing of goods and services for the organization .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeValencia • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 - $27 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in purchasing coordination, inventory management, and vendor relations, with strong analytical skills to optimize purchasing processes and inventory levels. Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools to support effective communication and project management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Purchasing ExperienceInventory ManagementMicrosoft 365 ProficiencyStrong Excel SkillsOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Purchasing CoordinationInventory ManagementData AnalysisRequisition ReviewPurchase Order PreparationBackorder ProcessingTrend AnalysisReorder Parameter MaintenanceLocation VerificationDiscrepancy Resolution

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple PrioritiesAdaptability to Changing Business Needs

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft Teams

Industry Keywords

Vendor RelationsQuality ControlInventory AdjustmentsContinuous Improvement InitiativesBackorder Prevention

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate the purchasing of goods and services for the organization
Review requisitions and prepare purchase orders
Confer with vendors regarding price, availability, and delivery schedules
Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection, quality control personnel, users, and vendors to determine issues and corrective action
Expedite delivery of goods to users
Create and distribute manufacturer backorder reports
Complete inventory adjustments and investigate and resolve discrepancies
Process backorders for shipment upon receipt
Analyze and maintain reorder parameters, including minimum and maximum stocking levels
Complete expediting and back-order prevention reports
Review and resolve slow-turning inventory
Complete regularly scheduled replenishments
Conduct periodic location verification
Review, evaluate, and maintain automated inventory reorder parameters
Partner with accounting teams to address discrepancies
Complete special projects supporting team and organizational objectives and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Bachelor’s degree preferred
3 years’ purchasing experience required
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Teams) and other standard productivity tools
Strong Excel skills, with the ability to analyze information to notice trends in usage and suggest and implement purchasing quantity guidelines for min/max levels
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to changing business needs
Inventory management experience preferred
Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Valencia, CA, or be willing to relocate at own expense
Ability to work Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Continuous training and development programs