Coordinator - Purchasing

Prime Healthcare; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BioMedical Services, Inc. is hiring a Purchasing Coordinator to support Materials Management and the supply chain. You will assist requisitioners, resolve issues with suppliers, and confirm POs, ensuring timely deliveries and backorder resolution.

You will work with Receiving and Accounting to monitor transactions and improve delivery performance. You should have at least one year of office experience, knowledge of MMIS/EDI, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• AA degree preferred; hospital purchasing experience preferred.
• At least one year general office experience.
• Knowledge of equipment, supplies and policies & procedures.
• Familiarity with computer-based inventory systems.
• Ability to use MMIS and EDI systems.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Assist requisitioners and hospital staff in procurement of goods and services.
• Identify, research, analyze and resolve purchasing issues with departments and suppliers.
• Communicate with managers regarding discrepancies, pricing, substitutes and backorders.
• Confirm purchase orders with outside vendors and expedite problem orders.
• Coordinate with Receiving and Accounting on materials and transactions.
• Monitor delivery expectations and communicate delays; expedite deliveries when needed.
• Review inventory order patterns and quantities; maintain relationships across departments.
• Prioritize duties for optimum productivity; perform other related duties.

Skills

Strong communication

MMIS knowledge

EDI knowledge

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

AA Degree preferred

hospital purchasing experience preferred

One year general office experience

Knowledge of equipment, supplies policies

Computer-based inventory systems

MMIS and EDI familiarity

Strong communication skills

Tools

MMIS

EDI

Job description

Overview

Join our team of dedicated professionals who provide services and operational support to award winning hospitals through roles in supply chain, IT and cybersecurity, clinical engineering, capital procurement, medical coding, project management and more. We provide services to clinically excellent community hospitals across the country that are dedicated to ensuring quality, compassionate care for every patient, every time.

Responsibilities

The Purchasing Coordinator (PC) provides a variety of support functions within the Materials Management/Supply Chain departments. Assist the requisitioners and other hospital staff in the procurement of goods and services for internal and external customers. PCs identify, research, analyze and resolve purchasing issues with other departments and suppliers. Must be able to communicate with department managers regarding discrepancies, pricing, substitutes and backorders. Confirm purchase orders (PO) with outside vendors. Following through with problem orders to ensure that they deliver in a timely manner. Work with various departments including Receiving and Accounting on problematic materials or transactions. Continuous monitoring of delivery expectations for all incoming materials and internal communication of delays. Works with suppliers to expedite and improve delivery performance. Review inventory order patterns and quantities. Maintain open communication and effective working relationships with all departments. Ability to communicate written and verbally in a professional manner with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts. Prioritize duties for optimum productivity. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. High School Graduate or Equivalent
• 2. AA Degree preferred
• 3. Previous hospital purchasing experience preferred
• 4. Minimum of one-year of general office experience
• 5. Knowledge involving the acquisition of equipment, supplies and policies & procedures
• 6. Knowledge of computer-based inventory systems
• 7. Ability to utilize Material Management Information system (MMIS) and EDI
• 8. Strong communication skills

Pay Transparency

BioMedical Services, Inc. offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $16.06 to $23.26. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf