Purchasing Coordinator

About the role

Join one of our Encompass Health hospitals as a Purchasing Coordinator, where you will ensure seamless procurement processes and acquire goods and services vital to our operations. In this pivotal position, you will manage requisitions, purchase orders, and maintain optimal inventory levels across departments, directly impacting the hospital's smooth operation.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process hospital and departmental requisitions and purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels as per hospital procedures while controlling supplies and equipment for all hospital departments.
• Negotiate prices and contracts with outside vendors as required.
• Order medical and clinical supplies for the hospital.
• Oversee the purchase order process for hospital supplies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• 2-3 years of hospital supply and purchasing management experience.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to analyze situations, make informed decisions, and meet deadlines independently.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

About the company

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become part of our team. We are a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader, proud of our growth opportunities and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award.

We celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.

Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals.