Healthcare Purchasing Coordinator: Optimize Hospital Supplies

Prime Healthcare; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to support Materials Management, procurement, and vendor relationships for internal and external customers. The role emphasizes timely PO confirmations and issue resolution across departments.

The candidate should have hospital purchasing exposure, a year of office experience, and familiarity with MMIS/EDI to ensure efficient supply chain operations and accurate inventory handling.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist requisitioners and hospital staff in procurement of goods and services.
• Confirm purchase orders with outside vendors.
• Expedite and improve delivery performance with suppliers.
• Monitor delivery expectations for all incoming materials.
• Communicate with department managers regarding discrepancies, pricing, substitutes and backorders.
• Maintain open communication with all departments and external contacts.

Skills

Communication skills

Inventory systems

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

AA Degree preferred

Tools

MMIS

EDI

Inventory software

Job description

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to support Materials Management, procurement, and vendor relationships for internal and external customers. The role emphasizes timely PO confirmations and issue resolution across departments.

The candidate should have hospital purchasing exposure, a year of office experience, and familiarity with MMIS/EDI to ensure efficient supply chain operations and accurate inventory handling.