Job Description
Position Summary
The Purchasing Clerk is responsible for processing purchase orders for purchased components needed to support production. This role focuses on entering orders, tracking deliveries, and following up with suppliers to ensure materials arrive on time. The Purchasing Clerk works within established procedures and systems to help maintain appropriate inventory levels and support daily production needs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Enter purchase orders for materials, components, and supplies based on system requirements or instructions
- Track open purchase orders and update delivery dates and quantities in the system
- Follow up with suppliers on order confirmations and delivery status
- Complete receiving transactions in Oracle as materials are received
- Work with Accounts Payable to help resolve basic vendor and invoice questions
- Process and track internal requisitions through completion
- Generate routine reports from Oracle as requested
- Maintain accurate purchasing files and records
- Communicate order status to internal departments as needed
- Perform other clerical purchasing duties and special assignments as assigned
- Follow all company purchasing policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge & Skills
- Basic understanding of purchasing or procurement processes
- Ability to follow instructions and company procedures accurately
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems (e.g., Oracle) for order entry and tracking
- Comfortable using MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) for routine tasks
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping
- Ability to work cooperatively with internal teams and suppliers
- Willingness to learn and take direction from supervisors
Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Associate degree from an accredited college/university or a High School degree with relevant experience is required
- Previous experience with buying is preferred
- 1- 3 years of experience in similar roles
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Work Environment
- This is largely a sedentary role.
- This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
- Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
- Must be able to occasionally move and lift objects of up to 50 lbs
About Us
ICU Medical has consistently provided you with clinical innovations that help solve real-world challenges.
With the acquisition of Hospira Infusion Systems in 2017 and Smiths Medical in 2022, we are now a global market leader with a complete line of clinically-essential IV therapy and high-value critical care products for hospital, alternate site, and home care settings.
We're Ready To Bring You Consistent Quality, Innovation, And Value In More Areas Than Ever. Our Focus Allows Us To Bring You
- Dedicated and non-dedicated IV sets and needlefree connectors clinically proven to provide an effective barrier against bacterial transfer and colonization.
- The industry’s broadest IV smart pump offering covering large volume, pain management, and ambulatory needs.
- IV medication safety software providing full IV-EHR interoperability with the highest customer satisfaction and compatibility with more EHR systems than any other company.
- Significant US IV solutions manufacturing and supply capabilities.
ICU Medical EEO Statement
ICU Medical is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration for employment regardless of race, color, nationality or national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the employment selection process, please contact us at humanresources@icumed.com. We are committed to providing equal access and opportunities for all candidates.
ICU Medical EEO Policy Statement
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster
ICU Medical CCPA Notice to Job Applicants
