PURCHASING SPECIALIST

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing, ordering, receiving, stocking, and distribution of supplies, equipment, and materials throughout the hospital.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain appropriate stock to support daily operations and patient care.
• Coordinate with vendors regarding orders, deliveries, product issues, and procurement needs.
• Support departmental supply and equipment requests through the CAPRAC process.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and receiving records.
• Participate in Environment of Care (EOC) activities and environmental rounds.
• Provide basic support for office equipment, including toner replacement and routine troubleshooting.
• Assist with coordinating minor equipment repairs and replacements with vendors and support services.
• Analyze inventory usage and purchasing trends to identify efficiencies and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Deliver responsive customer service to hospital departments and support operational excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required); Associate’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field (preferred).
• BLS/First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain per facility requirements).
• Handle With Care Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Verbal De‑escalation Training (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Valid Washington State driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• 1–3 years of purchasing, inventory management, materials management, supply chain, or related experience (required).
• 3–5 years of experience in healthcare, behavioral health, hospital operations, or a similar environment (preferred).

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi student loan refinancing program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.