Coordinator - Purchasing

Responsibilities

• Aid requisitioners and hospital staff in procuring goods and services.
• Identify, research, analyze, and resolve purchasing issues with departments and suppliers.
• Communicate with department managers about discrepancies, pricing, substitutes, and backorders.
• Confirm purchase orders with outside vendors and follow up on problem orders.
• Work with Receiving and Accounting on problematic materials or transactions.
• Maintain open communication and effective working relationships with all departments.
• Prioritize tasks for optimal productivity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associate’s Degree preferred
• Previous hospital purchasing experience preferred
• One year of general office experience
• Knowledge of computer-based inventory systems
• Experience using Material Management Information system (MMIS) and EDI
• Strong communication skills

Pay

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $15.49 to $18.84 per hour. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Benefits

The Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.