Healthcare Purchasing Specialist

Franklin Primary Health Center, Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Primary Health Center, Inc. seeks a detail-oriented Purchasing Clerk to place orders, expedite back orders, and process paperwork for stock and non-stock supplies across all centers.

You will prepare purchase orders, obtain vendor bids, and coordinate deliveries while maintaining accurate records and pricing systems. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with governmental purchasing rules, attention to accuracy, and a valid Alabama driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Familiarity with governmental purchasing requirements and bidding procedures.
• Knowledge of medical supplies.
• 1+ years' purchasing experience or equivalent education/training.
• Typing accuracy, purchasing law basics, and medical terminology; valid Alabama driver’s license; own vehicle; self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders and assist CFO approvals.
• Expedite back orders and track deliveries; liaise with vendors.
• Prepare paperwork and validate requisitions; match orders and shipping docs.
• Research and evaluate vendors; maintain pricing/vendor files.
• Monitor stock levels and assist in asset control; handle returns and credits.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Vendor negotiation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer terminal

Job description

Franklin Primary Health Center, Inc. seeks a detail-oriented Purchasing Clerk to place orders, expedite back orders, and process paperwork for stock and non-stock supplies across all centers.

You will prepare purchase orders, obtain vendor bids, and coordinate deliveries while maintaining accurate records and pricing systems. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with governmental purchasing rules, attention to accuracy, and a valid Alabama driver’s license.