Healthcare Inventory & Purchasing Specialist

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Clerk to maintain stock levels, process purchasing orders, and ensure accurate record-keeping. You will handle receiving, storing, and distributing supplies essential for operations, while supporting invoicing and Returns processing.

This onsite role expects diligent data entry, strong attention to detail, and the ability to train and guide junior staff and interns as needed. Competitive benefits and career growth are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2–3 years of related experience required.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering.
• Ability to reconcile stock counts to report data.
• Database management skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Office and clerical skills.
• Familiarity with university invoicing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains current inventory levels; processes purchasing orders.
• Records purchases, maintains database, performs physical count of inventory, and reconciles actual stock count to reports.
• Receives, unpacks, and delivers goods; restocks items as necessary; labels shelves.
• Processes and/or approves invoices for payment.
• Processes and documents returns as required following established procedures.
• Performs routine clerical duties, including data entry, answering telephones, and assisting customers.
• May serve as cashier and handle cash and cash-related payments.
• May lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work.

Skills

Inventory control

Data entry

Database management

Problem solving

Clerical skills

Cash handling

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Clerk to maintain stock levels, process purchasing orders, and ensure accurate record-keeping. You will handle receiving, storing, and distributing supplies essential for operations, while supporting invoicing and Returns processing.

This onsite role expects diligent data entry, strong attention to detail, and the ability to train and guide junior staff and interns as needed. Competitive benefits and career growth are offered.