Healthcare Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator

Encompass Health Corporation; Little River (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to join a hospital team. You will handle requisitions, manage purchase orders, and maintain inventory to ensure smooth operations across departments. This role supports patient care by supplying essential medical and clinical items on time.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, with 2–3 years of hospital purchasing experience, and strong communication and analytical skills. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of hospital supply and purchasing management experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process hospital and departmental requisitions and purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels as per hospital procedures while controlling supplies and equipment for all hospital departments.
• Negotiate prices and contracts with outside vendors as required.
• Order medical and clinical supplies for the hospital.
• Oversee the purchase order process for hospital supplies.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical decision making

Deadline management

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to join a hospital team. You will handle requisitions, manage purchase orders, and maintain inventory to ensure smooth operations across departments. This role supports patient care by supplying essential medical and clinical items on time.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, with 2–3 years of hospital purchasing experience, and strong communication and analytical skills. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.