Healthcare Purchasing Coordinator

Prime Healthcare; East Liverpool (OH); On-site; USD 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

BioMedical Services, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to support Materials Management in our hospital network. You will assist requisitioners, resolve purchasing issues with departments and suppliers, and confirm purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and MMIS/EDI familiarity. Full-time, on-site position with responsibilities spanning inventory review, vendor coordination, and cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent required; AA degree preferred.
• Previous hospital purchasing experience preferred.
• General office experience and MMIS/EDI knowledge are required.

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 department managers regarding discrepancies, pricing, backorders.
• Confirm purchase orders with outside vendors and track timely delivery.
• Coordinate with Receiving and Accounting on problematic materials or transactions.
• Monitor delivery expectations and expedite deliveries when needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

AA Degree preferred

Previous hospital purchasing experience preferred

Minimum of one-year of general office experience

Knowledge involving MMIS and EDI

Tools

MMIS knowledge

EDI

Inventory management systems

Computer literacy

Job description

BioMedical Services, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to support Materials Management in our hospital network. You will assist requisitioners, resolve purchasing issues with departments and suppliers, and confirm purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and MMIS/EDI familiarity. Full-time, on-site position with responsibilities spanning inventory review, vendor coordination, and cross-department collaboration.