Clerk III - Materiels Management

QUALIFICATIONS
* Grade 12 education (MB Standards)
* One (1) year equivalent full time experience with Materiels Management procurement functions within the last three (3) years
* Other combinations of suitable education and experience may be considered
* Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
* Knowledge of computerized Inventory management software
* Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
* Demonstrated communication skills
* Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures
* Ability to display independent judgment
* Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
* Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
* Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Area Manager, Materiels Management, the incumbent is involved in all aspects of procurement in a health care setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overview

1. Receives and reviews non-stock requisitions, checks for established standards and contractual agreements, negotiates price (for non-contracted items) and negotiates delivery terms.
2. Issues purchase orders to suppliers, checking for price confirmations, back orders and any substituting of products, and reporting such to the Area Manager.
3. Data entry of all goods received into stock and non-stock from packing slips.
4. Observes supply requisition to determine if computer code corresponds with description of items being ordered.
5. Issues stock requests on the forms provided and records transactions.
6. Responds to all invoices returned to Materiels Management with incomplete information, pricing discrepancies, and reconciles variance reports.
7. Produce and generate stock cart lists.
8. Performs stock level adjustments as delegated and reporting such to the Area Manager.
9. Maintains files in a manner as instructed by the Area Manager.
10. Answers phone inquiries.
11. Other duties as assigned.