Purchasing Coordinator

Encompass Health • Topeka, KS

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About The Position

Are you an organized and detail-oriented professional with a passion for contributing to the heart of organizational operations? Join one of our Encompass Health hospitals as a Purchasing Coordinator, where we believe in fostering careers close to home and heart. Your pivotal position ensures seamless procurement processes, acquiring goods and services vital to our operations. As a Purchasing Coordinator, you'll manage requisitions, purchase orders, and maintain optimal inventory levels across departments. Your contribution in this role directly impacts the hospital's smooth operation, aligning a fulfilling career with your personal values. Explore this opportunity where your professional expertise finds purposeful fulfillment.

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.

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees