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title: Purchasing Agent I at North East Medical Services
description: North East Medical Services is hiring for the Purchasing Agent I role in Daly
  City, CA. See the full description and apply.
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date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z
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| **Company** | North East Medical Services |
| **Location** | Daly City, CA |
| **Salary** | $30/hr - $33.65/hr |
| **Posted** | Oct 05, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

**Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening.

## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** North East Medical Services sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 13 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4).
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for North East Medical Services.

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## Description

The Purchasing Agent I is responsible for all procurement and purchasing activities on assigned projects.

**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:**

- Purchases the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price
- Prepares and manages order requests & purchase orders in purchasing software
  * Helps solicit bid proposals and review all staff order requisitions for goods and services
  * Updates and maintains user profiles, undelivered orders, returns & request for refunds
  * Sets up new ship-to accounts for punchout vendors
  * Manages the internal electronic catalog
  * Works with graphics dept and vendors on NEMS specialty orders
  * Works with staff and vendors on defective or unacceptable goods and determine corrective action
  * Troubleshoots software issues with the software tech support, when needed
- Researches and evaluates suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier’s reputation and history
- Works with the Accounting department on invoice discrepancies
- Manages return of expired vaccines to manufacturers, for account credit.
- Runs open order reports monthly (or bi-weekly if necessary) and email staff to complete order receiving’s on delivered items, into our purchasing software.
- Assists the Purchasing Agent II or Purchasing Manager in negotiations, renewals, and administration of contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives
- Maintains computerized procurement records; conducts one-on-one training on our procurement software
- Maintains communication and working relationships with vendors
- Assists with any special projects, as assigned.
- Must be able to lift packages up to 20 lbs
- Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor

- Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must be proficient in computers and ability to learn new applications
- Excellent communication, organizational and budgeting skills
- Demonstrated skills in problem identification, analysis, and resolution
- Detail oriented with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timelines
- Prior experience purchasing is a plus

**LANGUAGE:**

- Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
- The ability to speak a second language is an asset

**STATUS:**

- This is an FLSA non-exempt position.
- This is not an OSHA high-risk position.
- This is a Full Time position.

NEMS BENEFITS: Competitive benefits, including free medical, dental and vision insurance for employee, spouse and/or children; and company contribution to 401(k).
## Skills

- Technical Support
- Invoice Reconciliation
- Purchasing
- Negotiation
- Purchase Order Management
- Purchase Requisitioning
- Punchout Catalogs
- Procurement
- Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa)
- English
- Attention to Detail
- Vaccines
- Communication
- Detail Oriented
- Budgeting
## Benefits

- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plans

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