Hospital Purchasing Agent — Growth & Tuition Reimbursement

Encompass Health Corporation; Hotton Acres (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company 401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Agent to ensure hospitals have supplies and equipment to care for patients. You will manage orders, build vendor relationships, and keep inventory organized and cost-efficient, supporting a mission-driven care environment.

Responsibilities include daily workflow coordination, contract negotiation, purchase orders, and inventory documentation to align with hospital policies and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2-3 years of hospital supply and purchasing management preferred.
• Previous management/supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily workflow to ensure efficient operations of the department.
• Negotiate prices and contracts with outside vendors.
• Manage the purchase order process for hospital supplies.
• Ensure that required documentation and inventory logs are maintained in accordance with policy.
• Perform a physical inventory as required by hospital policy.
• Review and update all departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain and manage purchasing process to ensure that par levels are consistently met.
• Manage inventory to optimize the cost of supplies and equipment.
• Maintain a daily rental equipment log.
• Order medical and clinical supplies for the hospital.
• Forward all invoices to accounts payable for timely processing.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Inventory management

Purchase orders

Policy adherence

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Agent to ensure hospitals have supplies and equipment to care for patients. You will manage orders, build vendor relationships, and keep inventory organized and cost-efficient, supporting a mission-driven care environment.

Responsibilities include daily workflow coordination, contract negotiation, purchase orders, and inventory documentation to align with hospital policies and cost optimization.