Purchasing Coordinator

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 - 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. **Required and preferred qualifications:** **Preferred:** - 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 **Required** - Driver’s license - High school diploma or equivalent - Willingness to submit to a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background test - 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