Purchasing Coordinator

Encompass Health • Murrells Inlet, SC

4h

About The Position

The Purchasing Coordinator supports hospital operations by managing procurement processes and ensuring the timely acquisition of goods and services. The role receives and processes hospital and departmental requisitions and purchase orders, maintains inventory levels in accordance with hospital procedures, and controls supplies and equipment across departments. The coordinator orders medical and clinical supplies and negotiates prices and contracts with outside vendors as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to analyze situations, make informed decisions, and meet deadlines independently.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two to three years of hospital supply and purchasing management experience is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Receive and accurately process hospital and departmental requisitions and purchase orders.
• Maintain inventory levels according to hospital procedures and control supplies and equipment for 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.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.
• Paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

What This Job Offers

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