Purchasing Coordinator

Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital • DeSoto, TX

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About The Position

The purchasing coordinator is responsible for ordering all hospital supplies and ensuring that all departments and units are fully stocked. Supervision of the inbound/outbound materials, oversight of the purchase and delivery of medical supplies, along with placement of delivery orders are included in the scope of the role. Duties include but are not limited to: Manage expenses by maintaining an accurate log of expenditures to be submitted to CFO for regular month-end financial review Establish an inventory maintenance process that can be scaled and adapted hospital-wide. The inventory maintenance process should focus on expiration dates, supply count, rate of refill, and cost Assist in coordinating all inbound and outbound traffic to maximize cost-effectiveness Provide expert insight on supply chain solutions to C-Suite Executives and Department Heads to ensure supply solutions are met and maintained Develop and maintain client relationships by providing best-in-service customer care Leverage vendor relations to negotiate and maintain best rates consistent with company policy and procedure Observe and adhere to company policies and procedures

Requirements

• Ability to meet needs in a high-speed healthcare setting
• Ability to lift and or move (minimum of 25 lbs.) materials using proper body mechanics
• Ability to support job function by way of standing, sitting, or lifting for prolonged periods of time (the employee may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or lift)
• High School diploma or equivalency.
• Driver’s license
• Willingness to submit to a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background test

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of medical supplies
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 1 year healthcare experience
• 2 years of experience in supply chain
• Excellent organization, cross-collaborative communication, and planning skills

Responsibilities

• Manage expenses by maintaining an accurate log of expenditures to be submitted to CFO for regular month-end financial review
• Establish an inventory maintenance process that can be scaled and adapted hospital-wide. The inventory maintenance process should focus on expiration dates, supply count, rate of refill, and cost
• Assist in coordinating all inbound and outbound traffic to maximize cost-effectiveness
• Provide expert insight on supply chain solutions to C-Suite Executives and Department Heads to ensure supply solutions are met and maintained
• Develop and maintain client relationships by providing best-in-service customer care
• Leverage vendor relations to negotiate and maintain best rates consistent with company policy and procedure
• Observe and adhere to company policies and procedures

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED