Purchasing Officer

Job Description - Purchasing Officer (HAW07972)
Purchasing Officer
Vacancy No Vacancy No : HAW07972
Success is not the work of one, but the work of many. Service :Procurement, Supply Chain & Health Technology Management
Position :Purchasing Officer (Permanent) – 40 hours per week
Salary :Band 3 – PSA
•Turning requisitions for operational and capital spending into purchase orders
•Follow up with suppliers regarding timely delivery of purchase orders (ETAs and back-orders)
•Investigate pricing issues for invoices place on hold
•Liaise with end-users regarding issues relating to their requisitions
The position is part of a team of 19 purchasing officers in the central region lead by the Central Area Purchasing Manager. The team looks after Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, Whanganui, Midcentral, Hawkes Bay, Capital and Coast, Hutt and Wairarapa District Health boards.
We are looking for a person who has worked in customer services or similar roles before and has experience in working with computer systems and is able to create simple spreadsheets.
Here at Hawke's Bay District, we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. Hawkes Bay District is pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
If this sounds like you, review the Position Profile HERE and apply now!
Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora, Te Matau a Maui, Hawke's Bay in general encourages a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills and is passionate about caring for our community. As part of our team we will support, encourage and help you to develop your career with us.
We are committed to delivering and living our Te Whatu Ora values of He kauanuanu – Respect, Akina – Improvement, Raranga te tira– Teamwork and Tauwhiro – Care. You should be someone who has similar personal values.
We are proud of our team's diversity. We know the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us achieve the best outcomes for our patients and the communities in which we operate and serve. 
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