Healthcare Procurement Associate

United Health Services, Inc.; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

United Health Services (UHS) in New York’s Southern Tier seeks a Purchasing Assistant to support timely procurement of critical supplies for patient care teams. You will process purchase orders, invoices, requisitions, and routine reports with accuracy, helping maintain uninterrupted operations and strong vendor relationships.

This role emphasizes organization, cross‑department collaboration, and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Up to 1 year of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders, invoices, and requisitions accurately to support timely procurement and uninterrupted patient care operations.
• Expedite orders by monitoring status, documenting updates, and communicating delays to ensure departments receive critical supplies as expected.
• Enter and maintain procurement data in materials management systems to ensure reliable records, reporting accuracy, and audit readiness.
• Coordinate routine procurement reports, including open purchase order reports, to support supply chain visibility and informed decision‑making.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries through shared inboxes and phone communications, ensuring responsive service and strong cross‑departmental connections.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers through verbal, written, and electronic communication methods, including email and messaging platforms, for timely, professional information exchange.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

United Health Services (UHS) in New York’s Southern Tier seeks a Purchasing Assistant to support timely procurement of critical supplies for patient care teams. You will process purchase orders, invoices, requisitions, and routine reports with accuracy, helping maintain uninterrupted operations and strong vendor relationships.

This role emphasizes organization, cross‑department collaboration, and adherence to policies.