Job Description

OUR MISSION

Together through a culture of caring and genuine connections, we help heroes save lives.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY:

As Life-Assist Assistant Purchasing Manager, you will work with the Purchasing Team to provide support in directing workflow in the department and assign tasks and responsibilities daily.

The Assistant Purchasing Manager (AM) is responsible for assisting in the oversight of the department and overall job function coverage within department. They will ensure all product ordering and follow-up is accurate and up to date. Assist Purchasing Manager in department projects.

SOME OF WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Act in place of manager for Purchasing Team when the manager is not available.
• Fills in wherever needed in the department to provide adequate coverage.
• Assist in assignment and follows up on daily tasks.
• Place Purchase Orders and monitors stock for all warehouses as necessary.
• Correspond with and maintain good relations with vendors.
• Assist Purchasing Team with questions and problems.
• Monitors backordered items and researches alternatives.
• Monitors and ensures accuracy in purchasing.
• Assists in monitoring minimum stock levels for each warehouse and adjusts appropriately.
• Coordinates with Contracts & Products to source alternative items.
• Monitor vendor purchase requirements, rebates, and incentives.
• Review Distributor Agreements and Terms in collaboration with Purchasing Manager.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT:

• Maintain high quality levels of accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure all company and department protocols are followed.
• Follow all regulatory requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and expirations to ensure quality and reduce waste.

DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT:

• Assist in training and oversight of personnel.
• Communicate regularly with team members.
• Inspire team members to use Life-Assist’s Core Values as a guideline in their decision making.
• Collaborate with team regularly to improve processes.

WHO ARE YOU?

• BS/BA preferred and or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• California Designated Representative a plus.
• 5+ years industry related experience.
• Ability to learn and master processes/systems quickly
• Highly committed to learning the products, services and solutions we offer
• Build strong relationships with customers, vendors and co-workers
• Organized with a high level of attention to detail
• Actively looks for opportunities to improve processes and gain efficiency
• Respond to customer requests promptly and effectively
• Value honesty and recognize the impact we have on others
• Thrives working in a team-oriented environment
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office software suite

BENEFITS

We believe in showing employees how valuable they are to Life-Assist. Check out what you can expect when you join our team:

• 15 accrued days Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays, Quarterly Bonuses, Spot Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability pay and EAP
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with a match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And much, much more…….

WHO ARE WE?

At Life-Assist we show up every day, so we can “Help Heroes Save Lives”. Every decision we make and every action we take ensures that first responders are able to do their jobs as easily and effectively as possible. We count on them to count on us.

If this position sounds like a good fit and you are interested in working for a company where employees love coming to work and helping heroes save lives every day, please submit your resume in pdf or Word format along with answers to our posted questions.

QUESTIONS:

• Why are you interested in working at Life Assist?
• Describe key characteristics that would make you a good culture fit for the Life Assist team?
• Describe what makes you successful in a Purchasing Assistant Manager role?
• What is your favorite food and why?

Life-Assist, Inc. provides a competitive salary, and a full benefits package.

Life-Assist, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, administers drug and alcohol pre-employment screens, conducts background checks and participates in the E-Verify Program. M/F/V/D

Company Description

Operating since 1977, Life-Assist, Inc. is one of the nation's largest distributors of emergency medical supplies and equipment for the First Responder, Paramedic, EMT and EMS Provider.